In my studio practice, I explore fragmentation and abstraction through painting, fibrous media, and collage. Human nature, environmental concepts, and sociological systems drive the content of my work. I often find myself imagining realities that reconcile with the shortcomings of humanity and offer a post-human reality. The work that I have selected for this exhibition evaluates yet challenges human experiences and capabilities. It explores circumstances that invite the viewer to consider metamorphosis, the transitions of life and death, as actuality; a thing we aim to achieve although it can not be avoided. My experiences abroad in Mexico and Italy have heavily influenced my work and forced me to consider artists as active participants in many different environments. I aim to continue to research other artists, forms of media, and processes as I want to be an art educator who offers endless possibilities to their students while still maintaining a vibrant practice.