The root of my artwork is the human connection and love. Most of the work I do is immediate, fueled by my emotions which I process through the creation of comics and illustration. As someone who lives with mental illness and neurodivergence I feel things very strongly and often forget things. Autobiographical comics are my way of recording fleeting thoughts and feelings and sharing those experiences with others to make them feel less alone. When the work I make isn’t grounded in my life, I tell stories, often fantastical, featuring queer love and trans identity because that is what I needed when I was discovering my own identity. Both my audience and I can step away from the horrors of reality and escape into another world for a bit of solace.
The work I make is often meant to be touched, especially my ceramic work, because I want it to be accessible to everyone. Comics, graphic novels, and ceramics bring me so much joy and I want to be able to capture that joy so I can share it with the world. My work is intricate and detailed, inspired by medieval art and architecture, especially illuminated manuscripts. I try to emulate the maximization of the space both on paper and bodies of clay, to reinforce the idea that I am allowed to exist. The ceramic work I make is typically both utilitarian and heavily decorated to reinforce the idea of taking up space, literally and metaphorically.
An additional goal of my work is to add a sense of whimsy and delight to everyday life. The art I make should not end up in an archive; the love and care that I put into my work is meant to be felt by those who experience it. If I can make someone's day just a little brighter, then I believe I have done my job as an artist.