No matter where we are from or what languages we speak, we all have our own stories to tell. The more we can share, the more understanding and connected we all become, and the more we can overcome the barriers that divide us. I use figurative sculpture to narrate my personal journey and communicate emotions and experiences shared by people all over the world in a way that transcends language, cultural, racial, and political differences.

 

As an Immigrant, the experience of learning to speak, write, and adapt to new customs in the US reminded me of what it is like to be a child starting anew. This experience inspired my artistic vision, which explores the idea of regression to a childlike state of mind where we can freely create and embrace a new world without any restraints. This idea is mirrored in my ceramic sculptures, which feature a childlike appearance in adult bodies. The expressive facial features emerge as the most compelling storytelling elements, capturing the essence of human experiences. In many of my sculptures, the amorphous forms symbolize the childlike overflowing imagination, while the lines and colors on these forms represent the societal situations, environments, and expectations of adulthood. 

 

Through my art, I provoke introspection and a deeper understanding of the complexities as well as commonalities embedded in the human experience. By sharing our unique stories and experiences, I imagine a world with a greater sense of connection and empathy.