The Alchemy of Becoming
Mixed media
12 × 16, 24 × 32
2025
This piece explores the transformative journey of healing, beginning in terror and culminating in freedom. A delicate bunny, surrounded by vibrant flowers and shimmering gold glitter, symbolizes the beauty and chaos of growth. The quote, “The nature of healing begins with terror and ends with freedom,” by Jane Mayer anchors the piece, reflecting the paradox of vulnerability and strength in the process of becoming whole.
Mixed media
12 × 16, 24 × 32
2025
This piece explores the transformative journey of healing, beginning in terror and culminating in freedom. A delicate bunny, surrounded by vibrant flowers and shimmering gold glitter, symbolizes the beauty and chaos of growth. The quote, “The nature of healing begins with terror and ends with freedom,” by Jane Mayer anchors the piece, reflecting the paradox of vulnerability and strength in the process of becoming whole.
Mixed media
12 × 16, 24 × 32
2025
This piece explores the transformative journey of healing, beginning in terror and culminating in freedom. A delicate bunny, surrounded by vibrant flowers and shimmering gold glitter, symbolizes the beauty and chaos of growth. The quote, “The nature of healing begins with terror and ends with freedom,” by Jane Mayer anchors the piece, reflecting the paradox of vulnerability and strength in the process of becoming whole.
Process & Medium
Each piece begins with a foundation of carefully chosen materials—photographs, paint, ink, or layers of text—printed and applied to paper. The work is then built up through a combination of collage, painting, digital enhancements, and mixed-media techniques, creating depth and texture. Each layer adds complexity. No two pieces are the same, as the process evolves organically, shaped by the materials and the emotions they evoke.
The Meaning in the Making
This process of layering reflects the complexity of personal experience, where each element—whether visual or textual—adds to the overall narrative. The interplay of different media and textures creates tension, inviting the viewer to slow down and consider the story behind the surface. Each piece becomes a living reflection of the messy, beautiful journey of life.
