The creation of art is somewhat of a contradiction. The process allows me to find and express my true self, all while simultaneously losing myself. There is an elevated sense of ease when I begin creating. My stressors lift away, and I am left in complete tranquility. While growing up, I attended a Waldorf-based school where imagination and creativity were embraced. An appreciation for nature was woven into our daily activities, many of which focused on learning and communicating through various art mediums. We were taught how to knit, felt, paint, and illustrate, along many other artistic traits. This early exposure to valuing natural beauty and art broadened my horizons, showing me that art has no boundaries. The more I created, the more accustomed I grew to the idea of “art,” intrigued by the everlasting forms of creativity and ingenuity that it holds.
I have been lucky enough to continue on this journey of immersed education at the Savannah College of Art and Design. As a major in the Fibers department, I have been gifted with exposure to many elements and mediums, and endless possibilities. The beauty of this major is that not one person is confined to a single form of art. Multidisciplinary crafts are embedded into each individual, offering a unique story that sets each artistic mind apart. From weaving to knitting, screenprinting, dyeing, digital surface design, and an array of opportunity, the Fibers department at SCAD has expanded what I thought imaginable in the art world and continues to support the neverending ideas of wonderment that dance through my mind.
From the island of Nantucket, I like to call myself an artist who is driven by exploration. Growing up on the idyllic island that I so proudly call home, much of my work is influenced by the ocean, from the hues of blue that drift beneath the ocean’s surface, to the rippling currents that dance among the tides. When at a loss for creativity, I turn to the saltwater for inspiration; my oasis for imagination and innovation. However, my lust for the ocean is not the only inspiration that carries into my art. As a ballet dancer, my aspiration to encompass its grace, fluidity, and intricate elegance has been an equal influence in my artwork. Its poetic visuals are capable of sharing a story through graceful, intrinsic lines of the body. There are ballets that are calm and welcoming, joyful and animated. There are also ballets that are somber and reflective, loud and commanding. My artwork has thus been driven by my love for ballet and my lust for the sea. The desire to emulate both passions into my artistry has been an innate pursuit. With ballet and the ocean being endless loves of mine, it only feels natural to transport the visual and internal fascinations I find in their allurement and transport them into my craft. The ability to merge these beloved facets of beauty enables me to create and capture the limitless form of art. These creative outlets expand and heighten my desire for innovating, and for that, I am immensely grateful.
My work consists of an array of mediums spanning from painting, digital design, photo printing, super 8 filming, natural dyeing, and a new embarkment of knitwear design. Thank you for following along with me through this journey of exploration and creativity.
oasis: a place of refuge and wonderment
