Printmaking
-I am an Oakland, California based printmaker and ink & pen artist. My preferred medium is Linocut and Woodblock
About my work
My work revolves around exploring the existential experiences of women, focusing on issues of gender, society, culture, religion, and war. As I engage with these themes, I am particularly drawn to the ways in which patriarchal social, political, and religious structures contribute to gender inequality.
To give voice to these concerns, I have turned to printmaking as my primary medium. Specifically, I have developed a strong affinity for linocut, woodcut, and ink & pen techniques. I approach my creative process with a sense of intuition and spontaneity, allowing the stories of my final images to emerge organically as I work directly on the linoleum and woodblock. I find a sense of personal power in the repetition of traditional printmaking techniques, which offers a counterpoint to our over-digitized world.
In my creative practice, I strive to strike a balance between my day job and my personal work, which serves as a dynamic juxtaposition that invites reflection on my own existence in the corporate world and as an artist. Through this ongoing juxtaposition, I am able to more fully embrace the complexities of my own existence, and to create work that is both deeply personal and universally relevant.
My work is more than just a source of joy for me - it is a powerful tool for creating dialogue and sparking meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most to me. Through my work, I hope to continue creating dialogue and sparking inspiration in the world around me.