ARTIST STATEMENT

My work is a response to my deep concern for the natural environment, women's freedoms, and the interconnectedness between humanity and nature. As a woman and mother, I feel a profound connection to both my children's future, and the health of our planet.

Inspired by the 19th-century, I begin my creative process with searching for a historical photograph of an anonymous woman whose expression of quiet strength captivates me. I reimagine their bonnets or surroundings with native flora and fauna, creating visual ecosystems that reflect current environmental concerns.

Each piece evolves intuitively, offering me the time and space to explore my emotional psychology with the struggles and triumphs of our natural world. It’s a meditation on the fragility of life, the enduring power of women, and the urgency of protecting the world we leave behind.