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“Venus” references the Venus Pudica pose from classical and baroque art, historically used to convey modesty and desire while highlighting the female form. I have adapted this pose to examine top surgery scars, presenting the trans body in a positive…

“Monster” directly references the dehumanizing language used against trans people. With this print, I wanted to show that the so-called “monster” from the news was once a happy kid too. By depicting myself smiling, I aim to challenge the notion that…

This is a large scale portrait of my best friend highlighting the many aspects of her I find most beautiful.

The composition reflects an emotional journey through personal struggles and growth, capturing a state of anxious alertness to symbolize internal battles with self-doubt, isolation, and depression. The central self-portrait, pierced by spears and…

Inspired by the grandeur and emotional intensity of Baroque art, the piece blends traditional elements with a modern sensibility. The figure, leaning against a ladder, evokes contemplation and vulnerability, reminiscent of Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro…

In this collage portrait, I combine Artemisia Gentileschi’s "Judith Beheading Holofernes" and Caravaggio’s "The Calling of St. Matthew", using colored paper and red glitter to explore themes of justice, identity, and personal awakening. I insert…

Still-Life of a Peacock with Forensic Bones

"Eye of the Beast" plays upon a non-representational, abstract frame referencing my Jack Russell terrier. Presenting the head itself displays a sense of drama with the viewer only seeing from the perspective of the headless dog. The rest of the…

"Mother's Nature" depicts a woman's face manipulated into combining with naturalistic aspects such as a cliff, tree, cave, and the ocean. Two recognizable animals of an owl and shark come into view with a sense of movement happening in their body…

The display of the isolated roller skate and human bone call towards a sense of nostalgia for modernization. The unknown male figure stands near the far left edge and is kneeling with a curious look upon his face. This anonymous man represents…