Transparency 

This past year has presented unprecedented challenges, profoundly impacting both my life and artistic practice. These hardships have led me to embrace transparency as a central theme in my work.

In the summer of 2024, I experienced a traumatic event involving assault and drugging, resulting in memory loss. Simultaneously, my mother received a cancer diagnosis, forcing her hospitalization and treatment. In response, I turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, which culminated in a drunk driving incident resulting in facial injuries and having no idea where I was. These experiences prompted a period of introspection and a commitment to honesty within myself and my artistic creations. I aim to present an authentic portrayal of my experiences, encouraging reflection on interpersonal interactions and individual responses to trauma.

This goal is also to guide others to look within their actions, even if it's hard to see through the red.

I perceive trauma as a pervasive influence, affecting every facet of life. This "infection" has exerted control over my actions for an extended period. My work evokes a sense of discomfort, albeit from a perspective shaped by fear and acquiescence. However, I am determined to overcome this fear and reclaim agency over my life, purging the metaphorical "red goo" that represents the trauma's hold.