I am heavily inspired by the natural world, animal folklore, and floral prints; all of which I recreate through drawings, sculptures, and different glaze combinations and finishes. I try to look at the world through a different light, allowing myself to expand on what it truly means to be human and explore how I interact with the world around me. I often find myself in an anxious dream-like state most days, and my work reflects this subconscious and memories of my childhood; often embodying change and transformation through fragile forms and imagery. The images and animals used in my work are representations of how I feel about myself, not necessarily self-portraits, but incorporating creatures with similar characteristics of myself that I feel connected to. My work speaks on protection, conflict, and things that bring me comfort. Some of the creatures I use don’t exist in the real world, but instead exist only in my subconscious as “guardians” of my mind.