I belong to two worlds; my immigrant experience shapes how I address the subject matter in my work centered on displacement from my homeland, the search for identity, and cultural heritage. I’m interested in situating these experiences within a global context, creating parallels with forgotten histories and the significance of finding a place in the narrative of American culture. For me, addressing concerns related to cultural adaptation, identification, and the negation of existence is crucial. The context of my work is interconnected in process and methodology. My practice is multidisciplinary, using analog techniques and digital media; it explores the impact of structures imposed by beauty standards, race, class, and societal neglect, questioning the perception of self. Culturally, my practice reflects my metamorphosis and hybridization, acknowledging a fragmented history disconnected from personal narratives of belonging.

VSW Project Space Residencies are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the New York State Legislature, Monroe County, and Joy of Giving Something. Photography-based artists participating in the program receive support from the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation.