While working in a meditative state (thinking of happy memories + playing positively nostalgic music), I discovered that the technique with which I combined and connected materials was more relaxed than when creating with a particular outcome in mind. I noticed that I was able to observe memories and feelings of contentment in my past that I had forgotten about.

When creating pieces with more of an intentional awareness, I noticed I paid closer attention to the materials I chose and quality of the connections being created. In this state I also found myself contemplating the meticulous nature of my own existence.

In the pieces I created for the “Prepare My Place” Exhibition, my exploration of the spectrum of abstraction and identity is evident in each piece displayed.