Artist Statement

My work consists of life-sized or large-scale sculptures that often utilize animal figures as symbolic narrators for the female experience. I use the physical presence and scale of these sculptures to give form to the invisible burdens of chronic illness and the relentless weight of motherhood. This exploration is grounded in a stark global reality: women spend 25% more of their lives in debilitating health than men, often navigating invisible chronic conditions that demand constant adaptation. By creating these large-scale figures, I explore the tension that arises when a body, strained by exhaustion or systemic barriers, is forced to navigate rigid societal demands.

As a feminist artist, my motivation is rooted in the reclamation of the female narrative. I am deeply influenced by the historical and contemporary erosion of women’s rights, specifically the systemic shifts signaled by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, which informs my exploration of liberation versus constraint.

My process is an act of construction and stabilization. I primarily work in clay, which I treat with glaze or cold finishes, to provide a finished, intentional surface that speaks to a sense of completion and presence. I integrate other malleable materials, such as plaster, wax, and fabric, to mirror the adaptability and vulnerability of the human identity. Using these tactile resources allows me to take the unpredictable elements of a life lived in a fluctuating body and shape them into something solid and undeniable.

Ultimately, my work seeks to provoke a broader public dialogue regarding the perception of women’s bodies and roles, using these figures to demand space and advocate for a future defined by systemic change and bodily agency.