My practice is rooted in the alchemy of image-making, where esoteric figures—snakes, plants, and the fertile darkness—become symbols of transformation and renewal. Through these forms, I explore the dualities of life and death, decay and growth, concealment and revelation.

Much of my work draws on the language of alchemy, folklore, and natural science. Microorganisms glimpsed through the microscope mirror galaxies seen through the telescope, each spiraling with unseen cycles. Botanical imagery is central to my process: flowers bloom and wither, roots descend as branches rise, snakes shed their skin, and wings unfurl as symbols of mercy and healing. These archetypes embody an alchemical truth—that endings and beginnings are inseparable, and dissolution itself is a form of becoming.

My practice has evolved from early explorations in abstract printmaking into a broader visual language that includes watercolor, oil painting, and illustration. I embrace the press as a crucible of transformation—where ink, pressure, and surface fuse into new forms—while also using paint and brush to capture the fluidity and immediacy of natural cycles. Across these mediums, my imagery is both representational and symbolic, a meditation on the hidden processes of change that shape spirit and matter alike.

My creative practice is also informed by my path as an educator. As an art teacher and academic advisor, I have witnessed how learning is an act of transformation, a shedding and renewal of perspectives. I hold a BFA in Fine Art and a Master’s in Art Education, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration. These experiences ground my work in both discipline and curiosity, deepening my search for meaning in the cycles of growth, loss, and transcendence.