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Life Jacket

2021, cast iron, 18 x 5 x 8 inches

What really saves you? 

Power of Words: A Self-Portrait

2021, ceramics, 17 x 11 x 5 inches 

what people say sticks with you, whether they intend to or not. 

Here I am! Send me.

2023, neon, drywall, coal, marker, paint, 24 x 24 x 2 inches

"And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”" [isaiah 6:8]


i desire to surrender my life to god the way that isaiah volunteered to be sent.


what are you giving your life to?

To Let a Good Thing Die/When I Decrease: Aviation

2023, Cast iron, w15w50 oil, and found objects related to aviation, installation

"he must incerase, and i must decrease." [john 3:30]

at one point in my life, i went to school to be a pilot. i obtained my private pilot's license in that time. a few months later, god convicted me that i was pursuing that avenue for selfish reasons, so i went back to school to be an artist. 

sometimes we let a good dream die. and it brings me much joy that it is for jesus christ, because his dreams for me are far greater. 

what is a dream you've let die?

A Mind Map
[09 May 2023]

2023, installation of charcoal, string, tacks, and a candlestick

life can be chaotic, and processing it and articulating it in a visual way personally has been so important. 

and with all the mixture of thoughts and emotions, god illuminates all of them. 

are you letting god flood your thoughts with his truth?

To Let a Good Thing Die/When I Decrease: Rhythmic Gymnastics

2023, cast iron, oil, found objects related to rhythmic gymnastics

"HE MUST INCERASE, AND I MUST DECREASE." [JOHN 3:30]

for ten years of my life,my identity was a rhythmic gymnast. i wanted to compete as an olympian, but for many reasons 9and for my well-being), god did not will for that to happen.

SOMETIMES WE LET A GOOD DREAM DIE. AND IT BRINGS ME MUCH JOY THAT IT IS FOR JESUS CHRIST, BECAUSE HIS DREAMS FOR ME ARE FAR GREATER.

WHAT IS A DREAM YOU'VE LET DIE?

Grief

2023, concrete, cast iron, foam, wire, old shirts

grief can be isolating and feel like you are simply dragging your heavy heart wherever you go. 

are you invitng anyone to help you carry the weight?

A Mind Map
[20 October 2023]

2023, installation of charcoal, string, and wood in a dugout

life can be chaotic, and processing it and articulating it in a visual way personally has been so important. 

Inviting people into it has been equally as challenging. it is a vulnerable thing placing your inner world outside and letting people do with it what they wish. 

are you inviting anyone in to see your thoughts and heart?

It's Not Heavy for Him.

2023, cast iron and bronze

"then Jesus said, 'come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because i am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.'" [Matthew 11:28-30]

To Let a Good Thing Die/When I Decrease: Formula 1

2023, cast iron, oil, found objects related to formula 1

"HE MUST INCERASE, AND I MUST DECREASE." [JOHN 3:30]

as a kid, i grew up watching my dad race, and it was a way my family bonded. The sounds, the smells, the exhilaration. i love(d) it. it became clear to me pretty quickly that this dream wasn't feasible, and would've led me to a lifestyle that wasn't honoring to god. it is still a sport that i love, and a way my family bonds, but no longer a dream. 

WHAT IS A DREAM YOU'VE LET DIE?