THE WOLF IS NOT THE VILLAIN
2026, CARDBOARD, ACRYLIC PAINT, OIL PASTEL, BAKING SODA, NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC FIBERS, DIMENSIONS VARIABLE
The Wolf is Not the Villain is rooted in material experimentation and narrative inquiry, weaving together themes of survival, memory, and identity. Inspired by personal reflection and the work of Audre Lorde and Cole Arthur-Riley, it questions contemporary definitions of healing and the role of coping mechanisms. By reframing the “villain,” the piece positions that figure as a site of endurance, transformation, and reclamation.
fresh air
Fresh Air explores the internal tension between present immobility and hopeful fantasy. The work reflects on how longing for other worlds can both sustain and stall us, offering solace while underscoring the difficulty of change.
2022, acrylic on canvas, 20 × 28 in.
STILL LIFE
Still Life is an acrylic paint study using everyday objects. The work was created as a practice on light, shadow, and texture. Featuring a camera, book, wallet, and other objects, the work finds beauty and complexity within the mundane.
2022, acrylic on canvas, 20 × 28 in.
UNTITLED
Untitled examines the concept of performance and perception. The work explores how we present versions of ourselves to meet others’ expectations and, over time, risk losing our true identity. The work invites viewers to question authenticity and to begin living in alignment with who they are, rather than who they think others want them to be.