My current practice is rooted in a philosophy of radical reuse, transforming accumulated waste into tactile, dimensional narratives. Rather than purchasing new art supplies, I source my materials entirely from the remnants of my own creative and domestic history—utilizing salvaged foam from past site-specific installations, old bedding foam, and discarded cotton batting. By intentionally limiting my studio inputs to what already exists, I challenge the consumerist cycle of production and confront the environmental weight of material accumulation.

 

These salvaged textiles and fibers are compressed, sculpted, and layered inside clear plastic to-go containers gathered from my own household and a network of friends. Housed within these vessels, the manipulated foam and batting morph into uncanny textures that distinctly mimic food inside old takeout packaging. The transparent plastic creates an architectural tension, trapping the soft, organic forms within rigid hulls to subvert expectations of nourishment. Through this process, everyday trash destined for the landfill is elevated into an intimate, playful, yet critical exploration of consumer culture, containment, and ecological responsibility.