I create art to explore the body as architecture—where anatomy and cathedrals merge—to reflect on structure, fragility, inheritance, and res
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My favorite type of art to create explores the intersection of the human body and cathedral architecture. Inspired by anatomical studies and Gothic and Romanesque forms, I use acrylic and layered wood to build immersive spaces that invite viewers to question the inner workings of their bodies, embracing imperfection as sacred and reflecting on resilience, fragility, and the beauty of what sustains us.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration through research into the human body and cathedral architecture, where spiritual and material, science and symbolism converge. Drawing on anatomical studies and Gothic and Romanesque forms, I explore the body as a sacred, architectural system—an interconnected space where structure, imperfection, and resilience reflect a unified relationship between the physical and the metaphysical
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest the $25,000 into the continued growth of my artistic practice, creating the financial freedom to pursue residencies, expand my research, and experiment with emerging technologies and materials. This support would allow me to deepen my exploration of architectural and anatomical systems while pushing the scale, complexity, and immersive potential of the work.
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