Artist Statement: When we approach others with curiosity, we reach understanding through empathy. Beyond a mechanical heart built for survival lies a radiant, living heart. This piece illustrates that only through patience and curiosity can you see the vulnerable beauty that everyone hides inside.

Artist Statement: “Flotsam” is an art piece inspired by the Flotsam River Circus. The idea is of a circus using humans as the circus animals to an audience of fish.

Artist Statement: Inspired by many sources such as the quote’s author Yaelokre, and Warrior Cats, The Wonder Wanderer is a joyous diatribe on wonder. With it I represent how I earned back my whimsy and clownishness from childhood through my alter humanity, my art and my interests.

Artist Statement: This piece is about art block and how I struggle with sticking to an idea when creating art. I am very passionate about art, but sometimes it feels impossible to draw what I want.