Artist's Statement:

Living in a world of unprecedented technology our way of life can best be described as rapid.
Uninhibited by distance or time, relationships are increasingly complicated and their exchanges abstract.

While technology has 'done well' for many people, its benevolent effects are tempered by a subtle but pervasive
distortion of reality [interconnectedness of life] by feelings of isolation, apathy, and self-preoccupation with dangerous
consequences e.g. corporate greed, global warming, and commodification of life.

In response to these challenges, I have oriented myself as an artist / designer / communicator to make meaningful and responsible work, so as to empower others to live their life with greater clarity and purpose.

Bio:

I recently graduated from Chatham University, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts.
My concentration of study, Emerging Media, included digital photography, film, and web design with a foundation in traditional studio arts: drawing, sculpture, design. Additionally, my studio work was informed by a dynamic liberal arts education with a cross-disciplinary approach to studying various subjects from African history to civic engagement and critical theory.

Currently I am looking for work opportunities in the Pittsburgh region. Until then I spend my time running, reading, and cooking.

Interests:

• consumerism/commodification
• family narratives
• body image
• urban planning/suburbanization
• sustainability
• moral and socially responsible design
• kawaii culture