Artist Statement
My interdisciplinary work explores and makes space for processing memories and emotions that are uncomfortable, intrusive, destabilizing—and unavoidable. I often draw upon drawing, painting, sculpture, and natural materials to create unrushed forms as a way to pause and process the world. I push away emotions, trying to move forward, not allowing myself to dwell; however, what resists always persists. I work to create an atmosphere in which the viewer can acknowledge emotions before letting them go, not being confined to living in the past.
Recent work explores the feeling of falling, blurring the weight of reality, and creating suspended stillness where the viewer finds bliss in relinquishment. I do not want my work to be the center of attention but rather a starting point to contemplate and process past emotions before moving forward. I gravitate towards strong contrast, organic lines, and attention to detail. My work is surrealism combining traditional and non-traditional materials and exploring the tension between beauty and discomfort as a way to make space for individual and collective struggles. Recent work, such as “Under my skin,” explores persistence and resilience through a drawing of twigs going through my hands.
Recent work explores the feeling of falling, blurring the weight of reality, and creating suspended stillness where the viewer finds bliss in relinquishment. I do not want my work to be the center of attention but rather a starting point to contemplate and process past emotions before moving forward. I gravitate towards strong contrast, organic lines, and attention to detail. My work is surrealism combining traditional and non-traditional materials and exploring the tension between beauty and discomfort as a way to make space for individual and collective struggles. Recent work, such as “Under my skin,” explores persistence and resilience through a drawing of twigs going through my hands.
Artist C.V.
Education:
2022 BFA in Spatial Arts from San Jose State University (SJSU)
2021 Associates in Liberal Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies with High Honors from Cabrillo Community College (CCC)
2021 Associates in Studio Art with High Honors from CCC
Exhibition:
2022 The Feeling Of Falling, Solo BFA exhibition at SJSU
2022 Synergy, Goup show at SJSU
2022 Gargoyles 'N Lockers, Group Show at SJSU
2022 Student group exhibition at SJSU
2021 Window case show at CCC
2018 wndow case show at CCC
2017 Student exhibition at Cabrillo Community College Gallery (CCCG)
2016 Student exhibition at (CCCG)
Honors /Awards:
2022 Latin Honors Summa Cum Laude at SJSU
2022 Biafarin Awards
2022 President’s Scholar Honor top 8% of undergraduate students for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 at SJSU
2021 Carolyn B. Hayes Art Scholarship awarded by SJSU
2020 Frances Marie Morrow Art Endowed Scholarship awarded by CCC
2017 English Writing Award awarded by CCC
Professional Experience:
2022 Teaching Art at San Lorenzo Valley Charter School
2022 Lectured at SJSU Art 1 class Spring Semester
2016-2021 Seahawks Metal Arts Club at CCC
2015-2017 Teaching for NBOG (nature-based ongoing group)
2014-2016 Teaching for Sunny Slope Farms
2022 BFA in Spatial Arts from San Jose State University (SJSU)
2021 Associates in Liberal Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies with High Honors from Cabrillo Community College (CCC)
2021 Associates in Studio Art with High Honors from CCC
Exhibition:
2022 The Feeling Of Falling, Solo BFA exhibition at SJSU
2022 Synergy, Goup show at SJSU
2022 Gargoyles 'N Lockers, Group Show at SJSU
2022 Student group exhibition at SJSU
2021 Window case show at CCC
2018 wndow case show at CCC
2017 Student exhibition at Cabrillo Community College Gallery (CCCG)
2016 Student exhibition at (CCCG)
Honors /Awards:
2022 Latin Honors Summa Cum Laude at SJSU
2022 Biafarin Awards
2022 President’s Scholar Honor top 8% of undergraduate students for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 at SJSU
2021 Carolyn B. Hayes Art Scholarship awarded by SJSU
2020 Frances Marie Morrow Art Endowed Scholarship awarded by CCC
2017 English Writing Award awarded by CCC
Professional Experience:
2022 Teaching Art at San Lorenzo Valley Charter School
2022 Lectured at SJSU Art 1 class Spring Semester
2016-2021 Seahawks Metal Arts Club at CCC
2015-2017 Teaching for NBOG (nature-based ongoing group)
2014-2016 Teaching for Sunny Slope Farms
