statement/inspiration
At the heart of my work lies my personal search for the divine. I am constantly looking for ways to understand it, make it tangible and express its beauty within our world. My pieces attempt to capture my deep yearning and longing for spiritual meaning in everyday life.
Like all things sacred, my work is layered with meaning beyond the obvious. Every item and image within a piece has a history all its own, and when combined they tell a greater story that transcends the physical. Each creation represents a personal journey that requires me to challenge my own belief systems and reinterpret what I think is true. It is a space in which the line between belief and knowledge becomes blurred, just as my work reflects both the real and the abstract.
“My creations are my way of being a light in the darkness”
An important source of inspiration comes from sacred images and items I’ve discovered throughout my travels. Whether a retablo in a church in Mexico, a watchful saint at a gravesite, or an amulet that healed a loved one, I am fascinated with spiritual objects. These divine symbols, which serve as a bridge between the very real and the otherworldly, are a focal point of my mixed-media pieces.
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