Moving beyond the binary of individuality to examine the ways in which immaterial energy shapes our collective consciousness.  My studio practice is my sanctuary, a space where I cultivate compassion and understanding through an intimate relationship with the materials and the process of creation. Through constant dialogue, the materials I use as well as my inner voice lead me down unexpected paths and lessons.  The fragmented materials, culled from my studio, I use—silk, photographs, found objects, hands, and feet—reflect my ongoing exploration of identity. These recognizable artifacts, often splayed apart or layered, hint at my creative ritual of deconstruction and reconstruction. The depth between layers provides insight into my lived experience, an inherent reference to duration and the stillness of transition. Making artwork slows the process of defining who I am and quiets the societal pressure to resolve who I am. It is an acknowledgment that both my identity and my artistic practice are in a constant state of becoming. While I cannot simply wait for this process to unfold, mirroring my studio practice with my daily life validates and affirms my existence. My art offers a tangible manifestation of the questions I explore about visibility, presence, and the evidence of life.