2021

Glass, steel, mirror

Hot glass was poured into a plaster/silica mold. The molten glass interacted with the water in the mold by producing steam which, in turn, created the bubbles along the surface of the arm. These delicate bubbles replicate the tender nature of human skin and invite an appreciation of the imperfections and scars of the artist’s body.

A note from the artist:

It is important to myself to be aware and honest about the struggle of making art during this time. It is hard to be an artist right now --but it is also an act of radical self love and self preservation to create during a time of so much uncertainty and fear. Creating tangible objects provides a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction --grounding myself in my physical body. This is especially needed due to the shared human experience of the COVID19 Global Pandemic. This has been a “screen” year, the grid seems to follow us wherever we go. By breaking from our virtual frameworks and spending time appreciating the physicality and capability of my hands, I have been able to develop a new relationship with my body. With glass arms reaching for the heavens, (reaching out to you) I make a request to the viewer. Asking for help is hard but is sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself. Unlike what I previously thought, it is not weak. It is an act of self love.

Glass

2021

Glass

2021

Glass

2021

2021

Glass, shattered mirror from The Vulture, steel, concrete

Special thanks to Eliza Potenza

The piece acts as a meeting of past and present. The artist attempted to explore the question, how do we live with trauma? The remnants of the shattered “The Vulture” mirror were slowly put back together by the artist and affixed to a solid cast sheet with the story “The Dream” screen printed with glass powders on it. While “The Vulture” describes the artist's desire for pain and self mutilation, “The Dream” reveals the artist’s desire for love and help. The two opposing sides exist in an unrefined harmony, just as humans ourselves contain countless contradictions.

2022

Hot cast glass ashtrays

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Glass, steel

2020

Collaboration with Ndivhuho Rasengani

Iterations is the culmination of a series of works on self-harm. Through the process of slumping and kiln-forming, nine glass panels were created using the same mold, which deteriorated with each firing. The resulting ethereal shifts across panels emphasize the importance of discerning: both looking at the object and looking through, physically and metaphorically. The engraved words of my story are barely visible, just as scars of the body are not necessarily on the surface and viewable to all. This folding screen acts as a second skin, a permeable surface holding memory, just as glass never forgets its history.

Glass, asphalt

March 2019

The fused frit greatly mimicked the look and texture of the actual asphalt. By displaying it among real pieces of asphalt, finding the “Glassphalt” almost becomes a game.

Glass, sticks, asphalt, acrylic paint

March 2019

Three glass objects studying different forms of mimicry using the same subject matter. Hot Glass was poured over an arrangement of asphalt and sticks --both alive and dead.

2019

Glass, apples, 3 video stills, 8 process photos

October 2018

An apple was used as a mold to create glass objects reflecting the shape of the apple’s core. The mold slowly burnt away as more glass filled it. This process was repeated until the mold was unable to be used. Contrasting this process, thin glass was wrapped around an apple core to create a new outer shell.