Artist Statement

I mostly work in black and white photography, not to figure anything out, but to hold onto something before it disappears. My process is intuitive. I’m drawn to moments that carry a feeling, and I try to preserve them as they are, before they shift or fade. Whatever that feeling is, whether it’s awe, melancholy, or discomfort, I want to keep it and then offer it to someone else.
I’m not looking for a specific response. I just want the work to make you feel something. Any response is enough.
What isn’t always visible is that each image is an attempt to share a moment I experienced, something I felt and didn’t want to lose, something I’m still trying to hold onto.


Education

Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts
Doctoral student of Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory (Present)

Tiffin University
M.H. Art and Visual Media (2025)
Graduated with Distinction
Thesis: Defiance as an Artform: The Role of Resistance in Feminist Art

Portland State University
B.S. Liberal Studies (2023)

Portland Community College
A.G.S. General Studies (2019)
Phi Theta Kappa • Graduated with Highest Honors