Art at the Edge of Reverence and Refuse

My work lives in the space between wonder for the natural world and the stark presence of human waste that marks our urban landscapes.

Traditional collages are one-of-a-kind originals composed of organically dyed fabrics, handmade papers, and pieces of my own photographs. These tactile works ground my practice in materiality and craft, further connecting the act of making with themes of sustainability and care.

Photographic composites, offered as limited-edition prints, are created by digitally layering fragments of images taken from dumpster walls. These surfaces—silent records of excess and neglect—become the raw material for new landscapes that appear painterly, textured, and seamless, yet carry within them the imprint of human consumption.

Together, these bodies of work invite viewers to see beauty in unexpected places, to reflect on what is at stake, and to consider the urgent role we each play in shaping the future of our shared environment.