Silence as Origin
I begin from silence—not absence, but presence. Silence is where I listen more deeply. It is the space before words, before marks, before intention. From here, the first gesture arises. In a noisy world, I return to quiet as a form of resistance and refuge. My work does not shout; it invites you to lean in.
Repetition as Presence
Repetition, for me, is a way of returning. Each mark, each line, each shade carries a different emotion and presence. It’s not about perfection—it’s about coming back. The body remembers, even when the mind forgets. In repeating, I make space for healing, for breathing, for being. It is how I stay connected with my soul.
Nature as Mirror
I see nature as an extension of the inner self. Leaves, clay, hair, water—these are not symbols to decorate but voices to listen to. I use natural materials not only for their texture and warmth, but for their truth. Nature doesn’t hurry. It becomes, decays, transforms. In it, I see my own rhythms.
Material as Companion
I work with humble materials: pencil, paper, clay, thread, and sometimes strands of my own hair. Each carries weight—not just physical, but emotional and symbolic. These materials feel honest and act as collaborators in a quiet conversation. They allow me to trace memory, grief, and identity without adornment.
Time as Medium
My process is slow and intuitive. I often begin without knowing where the work will lead. I listen. I repeat. I let the material speak. Sometimes, a single piece takes weeks—not because it is difficult, but because it needs to unfold on its own terms.
Space as Ritual
My studio is more than a workspace—it’s a space for ritual. I begin with soft music or the scent of essential oils. Some rituals are personal: brushing clay dust into a line, sweeping the table clean before I begin, arranging my tools in quiet order. These silent acts shape the energy of my work and remind me that making art is a form of devotion.
At Its Core....
At its core,
my work is about returning—
To the body.
To the breath.
To the self.
To a slower, softer way of being in the world.
I don’t create to impress.
I create to understand.
To connect.
To remember.
To come home.


My practice begins
with stillness....
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