My artwork explores the thought of transforming ordinary, everyday objects, such as dining tables, chairs, and lamps, into something that challenges my own perception of boredom. I am aiming to create work that is not only visually engaging but also textural, eye-catching, and interactive. My goal is to make my work feel overly bold and uncomfortable at times, while still keeping it accessible to a wide audience. By engaging their sense of sight, touch, and taste, viewers are encouraged to move beyond what they can see and fully immerse themselves in the work.
I seek to create an immersive, interactive world that exists separately from what I perceive as a “boring” reality, one defined by color, texture, and excitement. In contrast, my black-and-white photography references the familiar outside world, helping me ground myself in reality while emphasizing the difference between the environments I construct and the everyday spaces we inhabit.
My artwork is deeply influenced by textures. I create with the belief that you do not need to be an artist to understand art or connect with art. Using materials such as ceramics, extra-heavy gel gloss, and matte gloss, I build thick, layered surfaces that feel unusual and sometimes unsettling. This sense of disruption, what I think of as an “irruption,” can create a universal feeling of unease, allowing the work to affect viewers on a deeper emotional level than traditional two-dimensional art.
Process plays a crucial role in my art. When beginning a piece, I often envision myself as the viewer and try to consider how someone might approach, interact with, or even react to the work. The weight and texture of my materials challenge the expectation of a smooth, polished surface, instead creating environments in which viewers must confront their own responses. I primarily create sculptural works using ceramics and heavy gel mediums while also exploring black and white photography as a contrasting medium. In photography and my sculptural painting, I tend to plan out my ideas, while in ceramics, I often start more intuitively, guided by an initial concept.
Ultimately, I see my work as an open interactive space that invites interpretation and participation. My intention is to encourage viewers to step into a space with curiosity and even discomfort through direct interaction with the different materials.
