My process began in 2015 with a found-art project, in which our professor instructed us to use only one material. I decided to use Q-Tips (cotton swabs) to create a pyramid. The overall sturdiness of the structure was both surprising and impressive and piqued my curiosity. If I expand the height, will its strength remain the same, grow, or decline? In the process of creating a taller piece, I experimented with the orientation, rotating it 180 degrees. This inspired the idea of my first table, made from 1⁄4” metal rods cut down to 5” long pieces.

I made my first pyramid as a reflection on how my thought process works both creatively and pragmatically. There is a lot of inspiration that directly and indirectly relates to each project; ultimately revealing itself in the overall outcome and through the production process.

That idea then grew as I observed communities and the people within them. Many people aren’t recognized or appreciated enough for the support they provide and removing them can topple an entire community.

With each work I create, I push myself to explore challenging silhouettes, as well as highlight the necessity of each individual piece to help support the overall structure.