My work is a dialogue between memory and imagination. By collecting, preserving, and layering materials like dried flower petals and used textiles, I invite viewers to reconnect with their own sense of wonder. I choose these materials for more than their texture; I incorporate them to celebrate their history.
This philosophy is rooted in my personal and professional journey. For almost 20 years, I have navigated the world of high-end design for Nespresso USA, learning that the smallest details often carry the most weight. My connection to the past deepened during a recent trip to Italy, where I discovered my Nonna’s lifelong collection of bonbonnieres, delicate mementos of an intimate, unhurried life. This sense of lineage was further refined by a recent return to my own hometown; revisiting familiar places allowed me to reflect on how much we grow and change.
I lean into my training from Columbus College of Art and Design and studies in sustainability from NYU to guide the way I handle and honor materials. I am drawn to the combination of painting and collage because it mirrors life: a mix of clear intentions sprinkled with possibilities. My process is a slow, meditative act of placement. I take these fragments, petals that once bloomed and textiles that once lived, and settle them onto the surface like landed confetti. What may appear as a spontaneous scatter is actually a deliberate composition, a way of giving structure to the fleeting moments I’ve chosen to celebrate.