Artist Statement
I am a Texas native with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, who strives to produce works that articulate my stance on ecological issues and encourages a shift away from anthropocentric viewpoints. I often consider my work to be conceptually driven, allowing my ideas to define which mediums are best suited for my work. The organic materials incorporated into my work often are personal to my experiences as a practicing homesteader, such as homemade compost, wood ash, heirloom seeds, and self-foraged berries
I spent a significant portion of my life upholding a lifestyle which did not align with the natural cycles of life. While I possessed an inherent curiosity for natural living systems, my curiosity had not yet been cultivated in a way conducive to transcending an anthropocentric mindset so early on. My propensity for the natural world eventually led to a deepening of my understandings through personal observation and contemplation. Although raised on Christian beliefs, I never quite felt my belief system was genuinely held. I began to view the natural world as something of higher importance, and therefore sacred. My exploration of pantheism, a belief system that regards all aspects of the universe as sacred, has been instrumental in shaping my comprehension of my perspectives on the natural world. Contextualizing self with the natural world fueled me to seek connection with my subject matter in a more purposeful and meaningful way. Essential philosophies that guide me are manifested in the work – adherence not forcefully adhered are lived, shared, and cultivated in all aspects of my life.
Frequently, my objective in creating work is to draw upon my own experiences with nature while also incorporating restorative elements into the environment that seamlessly integrate with the narrative of the work. My work challenges the increasing demand for heavily structured, man-made systems and creations, from environmentally degradative landscaping practices to rapidly developing data centers seemingly erecting overnight.
With time, I’ve adjusted my artistic methods to align more closely with the concepts central to my work. I discovered that engaging in land art enables an intense connection with both my chosen materials and underlying ideas. Working with materials with ephemeral qualities in an uncontrolled environment allows for moments of unpredictability in the art making process. Deviations from my expectations for how a material will behave fuel my art making further. The recent change of setting for my most recent work has allowed for meaningful interactions between my work and the organisms which live amongst it in the environment. I enjoy this new quality within my work, and seek to find ways of keeping the line of communication open between myself and the existing biological communities that surround us.
My work often capitalizes on the duality of mindsets resulting from lived experiences as individuals living in the midst of the Anthropocene Epoch. My work addresses the struggles we often face as individuals within a fast-paced society we’ve constructed, while also maintaining our connection to the natural world. While humans are inherently linked to nature through our physical makeup, there has been a notable divergence from the natural rhythms of life among many individuals. As I continue through my own personal journey of rekindling my relationship with nature, I seek to articulate my struggles in doing so within my work and the many delights of the journey in between.
Through my practice, I delve into the rhythmic patterns of nature, finding beauty in the subtle shifts of the seasons. My goal is to invite the observer into a space of reflection and tranquility, where they can connect with their own histories through the textures and colors I present. Art, for me, is not just a representation of what is seen, but a profound expression of what is felt—a bridge between the internal landscape of the soul and the external world we inhabit together.
Exhibitions
2026
"Rewilding our Perspectives: A Response to the Anthropocene Epoch" Thesis Exhibition in the UTSA Main Campus Art Gallery
2025
“Almost Perfect” group Exhibition at Lonestar Gallery San Antonio, TX
2025
“Northwest Vista 2nd Biennial Alumni exhibition at Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX
2025
“From Word to World an Alumni Exhibition” at the Kelso Art Center in San Antonio, TX
2024
“HIVEMIND” at the Cubespace Gallery in San Antonio, TX
2024
“Cruces Cross Paths” at Greller Gallery affiliated with the San Antonio Zoo
2024
“94th SAALM Annual Juried Exhibition”
2024
“Northwest Vista 1st Biennial Alumni Exhibition at Northwest Vista College
2023
“We Got Next” show at Spacec7 Gallery
2023
“Emerge” exhibition at Lockhart Post Gallery
2023
“The 19th Annual Collegiate Exhibition” at San Antonio Art League
(I was awarded an honorable mentions award for “Symbiosis”)
2023
“Ambivalance” Senior Show Exhibition at the Kelso Arts Center in San Antonio, TX
Awards & Grants
Academic Scholarship
Scholarship- alamo colleges
COLFA scholarship
2023 Eloise Yantis Stoker Memorial Honors Award
Eloise Stoker Award from University of the University of the Incarnate Word
2026
Master of Fine Arts from University of Texas San Antonio
2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Ceramics from University of the Incarnate Word
2019
Associates of Fine Arts from Northwest Vista College
Education
Art Related Work Experience
2026
I gave an artist talk to a group of BFA painting students on the involvement of time within my work
2025
I taught a basics ceramics course at the university of Texas San Antonio
2024
I took a master’s class that allowed me to gain college-level teaching experience by assisting my supervisor,
Ovidio Giberga, in teaching a beginning level Ceramics class.
2024
I have published an online collection on the Smithsonian Learning Lab, which utilizes materials gathered from the UTSA art collection and the Institute of Texan Cultures to explore the topic of sustainable foodways
2024
I completed a 150-hour internship with Diana Kersey working as her studio assistant helping her to complete a large-scale public art work. I helped to create ceramic armature, glaze and hand build work, and pack and disassemble work for transport and installation.
2024
I helped to lead the “Resinate” workshop for educators at the
McNay Art Museum
2024
I taught a painting class for the first Brush and Sip event held for
UTSA Graduate students
2023
I helped to install and uninstall the work of Alicia Eggert at her solo exhibition titled “Monumentous”
2023
I began working as a ceramics technician at the University of Texas San Antonio through a fellowship and still currently maintain this position