I make artwork that represents the idea of things being temporary, and the potential that comes with it, using the visual metaphors of birds and space. I combine different printing methods to create images that tell a story with human-like characters. I am is interested in how people think about their own mortality and how it affects their perspective on life. The art reflects moments in my life, and each piece has a title that helps convey its meaning.
I am is inspired by writers like Caral Sagan and Gaston Bachelard, who explore the idea of being mortal through science and philosophy. I look at contemporary illustration, art nouveau, and traditional Japanese block prints for compositional cues to help build the work, and give it visual voice.