Kumiko

"'Kumiko' is the traditional Japanese art of hand-cut lattice, usually found on Shoji screens. This lamp used scrap from the furniture department to create this traditional kumiko pattern known as 'holding hands.' This art form is a practice of patience and precision."

Panchatantra

"Step into the enchanting world of the Panchatantra with our unique storybook, where age-old wisdom meets modern creativity. Inspired by shadow puppetry, each character, including the clever monkey and kind crocodile, comes to life through carefully cut alphabets illuminated to cast captivating shadows on plain cotton. The fusion of typography and shadow puppetry creates a visual symphony, breathing contemporary life into ancient tales."

Reticello Side Table

"The parts are all made in the hot shop except for the tempered table top. Each piece is made separately, then ground and shaped in the cold shop to fit together. The pieces are assembled with a two-part glass adhesive to become one finished piece."

"I have been working with a weaver in the small mountain village of Ocotal, Nicaragua, refining this design for a backpack made completely with local materials/by local craftspeople, in an area without electricity or running water. The backpack is constructed with pine needles collected from the forest, and hand-sewn by thread. The straps are made from braided recycled t-shirts. It is meant to be for children to carry schoolwork on their walks to school, and also dually to be used as a desk-like surface for doing work at home. After speaking with the weavers and community members about this design, they will be crafting similar bag designs as exportable objects to other areas, hopefully eventually worldwide. For most of these women, it is their only source of income and their only job outside of taking care of their children and homes."

exit wound

"My own physical absence, but lingering presence is where the most power can be felt. To be something fleeting. A sound trapped within the wind, changing and distorting over time and space. You surrender to the contractual obligation with your body to evolve. 'exit wound' negotiates the space in between desire and manifestation, both within the physical body and the materials that are worked with. Utilizing the chair as a source of emotion creates a scene of undoing. An abstract representation of letting go."

Survivor's Glow

"In these works I used fluorescent inks in a screen-printing process. This was to highlight and accentuate the beauty of the images which is a dramatic contrast to the imagery of bruises. These works are about surviving trauma and abuse. The bruises in particular are about reclaiming one's body and turning the now faded marks that were documented into something beautiful."

Tranquil Talismans

"In the academic realm and amidst the harsh trials of rejection, I find myself under the relentless control of anxiety. Recognizing the unsustainable damage to my emotions, I discovered that 'sleep is a skill and can heal the soul.' Armed with this wisdom, I transformed whimsical pillows into wearable jewelry — a visual covenant with tranquility. Inspired by ancient Chinese jade pillows, the cool green gemstones and the unique cold tones of silver emit a calming aura. While the second ring maintains a consistent design, the use of brushed metalwork adds softness, refracting light to give the piece a sense of fluidity that aligns seamlessly with a sense of Zen. The series creates a wearable sanctuary, transcending the ordinary, offering solace, and invoking a tranquil haven."

"A streamlined redesign of the RIT myCourses platform, this app enhances academic engagement by simplifying communication, course management, and progress tracking. Key features include an integrated calendar for schedules and deadlines, concise task cards for effortless task management, and an instant messaging system for direct communication with faculty and peers. This redesign focuses on efficiency, reducing unnecessary steps to empower students in their academic pursuits and foster community interaction."

St. Louis Aerial View

"This picture was clicked from the arch. I've grown up seeing the place inside photo albums with a baby me in it. It felt surreal to visit the same place as an adult."

Dimensions of Dreamscapes: The Flow of Psychedelic Colors

"'Dimensions of Dreamscapes: The Flow of Psychedelic Colors' is a series that showcases a collection of imaginative digital creations, blending abstract forms with the intricacies of natural textures. Each piece is characterized by its distinctive composition and a vivid color scheme. The range of visuals extends from a dynamic red numeral to lustrous florals and complex geometric patterns, accompanied by decorative textual elements. Designed to push the limits of the viewer's perception, these works invite a deeper reflection on an entwined world of reality and fantasy."

Untitled

"This untitled piece is just one work in the project that I will be developing for my thesis. It is an archival inkjet print of a pile of bones lying in matted down, dewey grass. The project as a whole discusses issues surrounding desire and the feminine body, with this specific photograph conveying the darker side of that dynamic."