​As an artist, educator, and lifelong learner, I believe in the transformative power of curiosity, empathy, and creative inquiry. My practice is grounded in a commitment to justice, care, and critical thinking. I strive to create work that not only questions dominant narratives but also fosters reflection, connection, and wonder.
I hold the following values at the core of my creative practice:

• Trust – I value integrity in all interactions, whether with collaborators, students, institutions, or viewers. I approach relationships with honesty and openness, creating spaces for dialogue and mutual respect.
• Collaboration – I believe that knowledge and creativity thrive in community. I seek partnerships that honor shared labor, diverse perspectives, and collective growth.
• Innovation – I am committed to experimentation and interdisciplinary exploration. I embrace failure as part of the process, and I aim to produce work that is both smart and surprising.
• Curiosity – I believe curiosity is a form of care. I pursue questions over answers, and I encourage others to wonder, reflect, and remain open to uncertainty.
• Justice – I use my art and platform to examine the systems we participate in—historical, ecological, cultural—and to advocate for more ethical and equitable futures.
• Empathy – I create work that invites viewers to look again—at nature, at history, at the systems we take for granted—and to consider the impact of their perspectives and actions.

My role as an artist is not only to make compelling work, but to contribute thoughtfully to the larger ecosystem of art, education, and cultural dialogue. I aim for my work to be a spark—something that lingers in the mind, that quietly nudges the viewer toward a broader, more compassionate understanding of the world.