What artists or movements have had an impact on you?

A couple of artists that have inspired my recent work are Brian Jungen, Banksy, and Edward Burtynsky.

What themes does your work involve?

In my work, I often draw inspiration from themes of consumerism, activism, and popular culture. Through upcycled sculpture and mixed-media, I enjoy exploring how artists can develop ways of mitigating society’s consumption levels while seeking ways to influence the contemporary discourse on upcycling. Through this, I confront Earth’s pollution crisis.

What is important to you about the visual experiences you create?

I think it is important to portray an overall message or theme in my work, to influence positive change. I strive to influence sustainability and positive mental health for myself and future generations. If I can achieve this throughout my work, I believe that is what makes it successful.

Do you work from memory, life, photographs, or from other resources? Describe your creative process.

My creative process fluctuates with each work. I enjoy the uncertainty of not having a stable structure because it generates a more interesting outcome. The uncertainty keeps me motivated and passionate to keep creating; the future is unknown and intriguing. I begin my creative process by collecting discarded materials around my city on garbage days or use what is donated to me. Once I have my materials, I research inspiration from credible sources, such as online government reports. From here, I work from an inner thought process that generates ideas and images that I want to create.