In the Shape of Holding
Artist Statement
This body of work considers
the vessel as an instrument
of care. Vases, bowls, and
plates are often treated as
secondary to what they contain, yet they are the forms that hold the gestures through which life is shared: food placed before others, flowers given in love, objects arranged with intention. Through tall silhouettes, patterned surfaces, and layered glazes, these pieces draw attention to the act of holding itself.
Pattern and glaze work alongside form to amplify what is often overlooked. While gestures of care are frequently subtle, quiet, and easily passed by, the vessels themselves are intentionally bold, using surface, scale, and presence to make that care visible. The work invites viewers to consider how these two come together, where understated acts of care and unapologetically expressive, handmade forms meet as a single art form.
Fabrica
Artist Statement
In 2022, I hosted a gallery show, Fabrica, in Denver, Colorado. The exhibition featured a collection of 40 paintings across a range of media, including acrylic, encaustic wax, watercolor, and lino print. Centered on the idea of elevating the overlooked, the work focused on everyday objects often dismissed or ignored, crumpled soda cans, honey jars, cups of coffee, and other quiet fixtures of daily life.
Through scale, composition, and material exploration, these objects were reframed as worthy of attention, inviting viewers to slow down and reconsider their relationship to the ordinary. In this way, the work reflects a broader belief that art has the ability to draw attention to the beauty embedded in everyday life, deepening our awareness of it and allowing us to more fully appreciate what might otherwise go unnoticed.
