Artist Statement

Themes of queerness and gender, kitsch, decadence and superfluity, and the paranormal/the unknown are central to my work. The sculptural pieces I create act as wearable curiosity cabinets, color studies in three-dimensional space, or ephemeral, decadent environments. Each work is an exploration in kitsch; they make bold statements, subtly engage art historical canon with a touch of wit, and question the concept of “poor taste”. I create visually rich and intentionally extravagant works combining seemingly disparate decorative elements and styles into a single piece. My current body of work consists of a series of material explorations investigating the aesthetics of queer identity. Each work is adorned with beading, found objects, textile embellishments, and collage.