My work bridges the gap between sculpture and installation, using vibrant hues and intricate textures to create immersive, tactile experiences. Each piece holds its own narrative while engaging in a broader dialogue with its counterparts, challenging perceptions and inviting deeper exploration.
At the core of my process is the act of wrapping; a continuous spiral of yarn that envelops each form I create. Beginning with foundational materials such as canvas, wood, plaster, and clay. I construct a framework that acts as the skeleton of the work. This skeleton then undergoes a transformation as I methodically wind yarn around it in an unbroken spiral. Each layer of yarn is a deliberate act, slowly building up until the structure is fully covered and brought to life. This repetitive process creates a tension between the precision of the wrapping and the organic nature of the final form, allowing the work to emerge through this interplay of control and freedom.
Yarn, typically seen as a domestic or craft material, is recontextualized in my practice as a primary medium, replacing traditional paint. The tactile quality of the yarn; its ability to evoke both softness and structure; allows me to create works that engage the senses on multiple levels. The spiral wrapping process becomes a meditation on form and texture, imbuing each piece with a sense of continuity and flow, as if the energy of the yarn itself has shaped the final work.
Color is integral to this process. Each vibrant hue I choose is intended to elicit an emotional response, drawing viewers into the work through its almost fluorescent intensity. The colors wrap around the form in bold bands, emphasizing the contours and inviting interaction. When I depict the female form, my use of color serves as a reclamation; taking forms that have been stigmatized or objectified and reintroducing them as powerful, radiant symbols of strength. The spiral of yarn and color becomes a protective, empowering skin, transforming these forms into luminous objects of pride and celebration.
My goal is to create work that resonates both on a personal and collective level, inviting viewers to engage in a conversation about material, form, and perception. Through the continuous spiral of yarn, I explore themes of transformation, empowerment, and the fluid relationship between the internal and external.
