Julius, 2024
Professional, social, and romantic relationships all rely on communication; many experts believe that only 10-30% of this communication is verbal. My five-year-old nephew, Julius, was diagnosed with Autism at four and is nonverbal. Though it may not always be with words, he constantly communicates with us. Every expression, sound, or action gives a glimpse into his mind's spectacularly complex inner workings. I want my drawings to represent the duality of Autism as a disorder. The inability to articulate thoughts, feelings, and opinions can sometimes make it hard to foster social relationships, but those who get the chance to see the astounding intelligence and wild personality that radiate from him are privileged. These are the two sides of him that my pieces are representing here.
Julius, 2024
Professional, social, and romantic relationships all rely on communication; many experts believe that only 10-30% of this communication is verbal. My five-year-old nephew, Julius, was diagnosed with Autism at four and is nonverbal. Though it may not always be with words, he constantly communicates with us. Every expression, sound, or action gives a glimpse into his mind's spectacularly complex inner workings. I want my drawings to represent the duality of Autism as a disorder. The inability to articulate thoughts, feelings, and opinions can sometimes make it hard to foster social relationships, but those who get the chance to see the astounding intelligence and wild personality that radiate from him are privileged. These are the two sides of him that my pieces are representing here.
Proverbs 14:1, 2023
Raised in a Christian home with a strong faith, religion has always been a large part of my life and the basis for my opinions and decisions. As a young girl, this offered peace. But my relationship with religion began to change as I matured.
I want my work to shed light on the realities of maturing into womanhood in the context of my religion. My pieces touch on the guilt that young women often feel as they mature. The work conveys the struggles of staying in touch with your religion while transitioning into adulthood.
Proverbs 14:1, 2024
Raised in a Christian home with a strong faith, religion has always been a large part of my life and the basis for my opinions and decisions. As a young girl, this offered peace. But my relationship with religion began to change as I matured.
I want my work to shed light on the realities of maturing into womanhood in the context of my religion. My pieces touch on the guilt that young women often feel as they mature. The work conveys the struggles of staying in touch with your religion while transitioning into adulthood.
Beatlemania, 2022
