I have found that most of my work revolves around my own experiences with mental health and illnesses. While creating my works I tend to be abstract and use a wide variety of color to portray emotions. I frequently experience moods within short periods of times due to an imbalance of chemicals in my brain which can throw my mental state anywhere between mania and depression. I have been using my creations as a tool to work through these feelings and stabilize myself. Working with fiber involves repetitive hand movement and concentration that has become a form of meditation for me, allowing me to block out everything other than my work. 

Loose Strings, 2019

Loose Strings, 2019

I started to create this piece when I was traveling to my uncle’s funeral. While on the way there I my mind was occupied on how I needed to be emotionally strong for my mom no matter how much my heart was hurting. He was her only living sibling and a big part of her support system. I started thinking about how much emotion the whole family will be holding back during the service compared to the grief they are feeling internally. 

Fractured Self, 2019

While working on the piece I was at a point of my life where I was needing to evaluate myself and my life. I found myself asking ever time I looked in the mirror if I was happy with my new job, how stable was I truly feeling, and if there was anything I needed to do to make myself mentally healthier.