My work emphasizes a multimedia approach to creating interactive, mobilized, and sometimes motorized illusions. I aim to convey precise yet intentionally nuanced perspectives, often integrating kinetic elements that challenge perception and invite deeper engagement.

I first entered the art world in my early teens through photography. Since then, I have practiced digital photography for its speed, precision, and ability to capture motion. Upon entering the University of San Diego, I began expanding my creative tools and exploring new ways to blend personal passions with academic learning, particularly in design and sculpture.

Graphic design naturally became an extension of my practice. It allows me to explore clarity and confusion on a flat surface, balancing typography, images, and layout to create pieces that feel energetic and intentional. I am drawn to print, poster design, and visual identity work that communicates with impact and personality. I often lean into bold color choices, minimal forms, and playful conceptual framing to give even static pieces a sense of motion.

In the sculpture studio, I have worked hands-on with wood, metal, plaster, and plastic to create functional objects, replicas, and large-scale statement pieces. My printmaking often focuses on simple, symbolic compositions drawn from themes in my life, translated through graphic forms and texture.





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San Diego / PNW / Worldwide.


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