I was born outside of Seattle in 1997 and grew up in Arizona. Like many of us, I had a complicated relationship with where I grew up. I used to see the desert as desolate, lacking interest. Now, having been away from it for so long, all while growing as a person and an artist, I’ve found myself falling in love with it again. I now see and appreciate the unique beauty in its nature, design, and sometimes severe conditions that seem to make everything from there strong in its own way. My art often draws inspiration from the desert landscape, from its flora and fauna to its distinctive architecture, and explores the interplay between humanmade and organic forms. 

My brain has always thrown ideas at me faster than I’m able to keep up with. This is one of the qualities that turned me into a lifelong artist and learner. From a young age, I’ve always noticed finer details around me: unique textures, visual and behavioral patterns, how certain colors look different depending on context, etc. Growing on this quality, I obtained my masters in clinical social work; where I use these skills to help people notice patterns, manage life’s uncertainty, and embrace and accept change. 

Art allows me to do these things for myself. Without it, all the “noticing” can feel overwhelming. Through my art, I aim to communicate these reflections in a visual format that I don’t have to explain with words. Art allows me to take ideas that feel fragmented and bring them together in a way that invokes both contrast and unity, all while letting go of uncertainty.