This piece is an exploration of legacy, memory, and the Earth.I dug a hole to create a space that would physically and metaphorically hold my form. In this hole, I laid down wearing a wedding dress, symbolizing my commitment to my art and the world around me. Terracotta was poured over my body, I became an imprint, in the earth, while embodying the idea of leaving my mark on the earth, as I so often do with my pottery, but in this context, I am leaving MY mark on the Earth.The burial represents my connection to the earth, where my spirit, and work, will remain when I am gone.The flowers I planted in the clay, Forget Me Not's, Myosotis Laxa, native to Maryland, serve as a symbol of growth, conservation, and remembrance.I was heavily inspired by Ana Mendieta’s land art, this piece combines performance as I filmed it, mark-making, and environmentalism, making a lasting impression on the earth that reflects both me as an artist and my dedication to the Earth.
Digital Portrait
Large Abstract Abject Sculpture
Closed Forms
NCECA 2024 Richmond
Wild Clay at Calvert Clifts
My first time throwing in high school