About Me
My work tackles the line between the perceived reality and the inner philosophical and unpremeditated world of thought, where a child-like imagination is tainted with adult themes. With my sculptures and paintings, I narrate the inner workings of the mind, exploring things we might want to forget, but also things that formed us. The innocence and the trauma that congeal into a personality. My current work dives into materiality and the unnecessary gendering of craft and skill. With clay, wood, polymers, and fibers, I produce small glimpses into other worlds. Through lowbrow materials, I create powerful exchanges of situations and thoughts.
PORTFOLIO
Sculpture
Mixed Media
Acrylic
Watercolor
Education
2021-2024
Masters in Fine Arts
San Jose State University
Holds an MFA in Sculpture, with recognition including the International Student Sculpture Award (2022) and the Murphy Cadogan Award (2023). Work has been featured in Introductions at Root Division (2023) and the juried exhibition Made in California at Brea Gallery (2023). Served as President of the Jewelry and Small Metals Guild (2021–2024), taught Beginning Handbuilding classes for the City of San José (2018–2026), and acted as Teaching Associate for Beginning Ceramics at SJSU (2022–2024). Experienced in sculpture, ceramics, and metals, with additional expertise in teaching, mentorship, and exhibiting work professionally.
2018 - 2020
Bachelor of Art
San Jose State University
Completed a Bachelor’s degree with seven solo exhibitions at SJSU, including a thesis show that attracted curator interest prior to pandemic-related delays. Served as treasurer of the Jewelry and Small Metals Guild and was an active member of the Sculpture and Ceramics Guild. Began teaching Beginning Handbuilding classes for the City of San José and developed expertise in firing and unloading student work from kilns at SJSU, alongside hands-on skills in sculpture, ceramics, and metals.
2002-2018
Associates
San Jose City College
Earned three associate degrees—Liberal Arts, Arts, and Transfer—while balancing full-time work and single parenthood, navigating significant socioeconomic challenges. Graduated with all three degrees when her son was 12, demonstrating remarkable perseverance and resilience