My work is rooted in the belief that divinity lives not above us, but within and between us. The sacred we are naturally drawn to seek is here, now and for everyone. Central to my practice and vital to our human continuance is a reframing of these foundational values so unjustly denigrated by patriarchal structures. Softness is strength, nurture is necessary, beauty is a balm, intuition is insightful, the feminine is an absolute force. Becoming a mother of two daughters in the last 5 years has driven deep into my core the primordial understanding of a woman’s supreme strength and generative power. Motherhood is cosmological, and the alignment between the maternal body and the Earth itself is raw and real no matter how much we are socialized to believe otherwise. We must realize the interconnected sanctity of women, children, and the Earth to not just survive as a collective, but to thrive as a community. Through vivid color, organic forms, and devotional imagery, I recognize artistic expression as contemplative care, offering small moments of harmony and reflection amongst societal and ecological chaos while seeking to inspire the viewer to dream of what could be.

Based in New Orleans for the last 12 years, my artistic practice is deeply shaped by a place that understands the interconnectedness of loss and celebration, fragility and endurance. The land, the water, and the people who form the unique identity of New Orleans hold a generative power that man-made exploitation can’t seem to conquer. The vitality that thrives despite dysfunction is spiritual. Survival is inseparable from creativity, freedom, joy, love, pleasure, vitality, renewal and ritual. 

My paintings draw directly from this spirit, holding tight to a future rooted in connection, compassion, and vibrant aliveness. I hope to inspire remembrance of what truly matters, and faith in our shared ability to protect it together. My creative philosophy is a call to return to reverence for what is worthy within and beyond ourselves. Everything that capitalism has deemed expendable is actually essential, and fun is not frivolous. Collective imagining is a tool for preservation and transformation, and art can help connect us for the path forward. 


How these ideas show up in my work thus far are as follows: 

My oil paintings, which I call ‘Where-Scapes', explore imaginary spaces that linger between worlds and inspire a sense of curiosity as a coping mechanism for loss. I am thinking about the dualism of absence and presence, exploring where a human imprint is felt in an ethereal space and where light can emerge from darkness.

My 'Saints' are created on salvaged wood using acrylic or latex paint. They are imaginary deities inspired by the celebratory spirituality of New Orleans, containing elements of medieval iconography, Russian nesting dolls, contemporary street art, and American folk art. These goddess figures are intended to bring good energy into the spaces they inhabit. They are a meditative release to create, an opportunity to play with color and pattern in inventing character and reflecting on the importance of matriarchal figures in daily worship. 

My murals involve layers of botanical imagery, encouraging reflection on the unparalleled beauty of our natural world. I hope to inspire a sense of joyful calm within small businesses and homes in the city, similar to that which can be achieved in nature as a reminder for the value of its conservation.

I am very grateful to Where Y'Art and the Nola Media Group for having me participate in the 300 for 300 project, highlighting remarkable people who have made invaluable contributions to this beautiful city. I did all of these portraits in gouache on paper, using information gathered through research to include elements of each persons story in their portrait. I learned so much about these fascinating people and honed some portrait skills along the way. Please check out the book that compiled everyone's amazing work on this project if you did not catch it coming out in the papers at the time.