I create because making is essential to me. My work shapes light and material into forms that express inner ideas and perception.
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I create art that comes alive through light—where light becomes experience. My work shifts with its surroundings, inviting people to pause, feel something, and discover a moment of wonder where they become part of the piece.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in light—how it moves through space, reflects on water, and changes throughout the day. I’m drawn to those fleeting moments where light becomes experience, and I translate them into my work.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use it to grow my studio and create a new body of work at a larger scale. It would give me the freedom to experiment and to share immersive pieces where light becomes experience—bringing beauty, calm, and connection into everyday spaces.
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