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Description: This piece explores the five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, and Denial. Denial is represented by dark colors and gold symbolizing tears and the lingering question of hope. Anger appears in red tones, conveying intense frustration and disbelief. Bargaining is depicted through butterflies, signifying transformation and a glimpse of hope as memories resurface, bringing a longing for what was once. Depression brings a sense of gloom, with tears reflecting through the weight of loss. Finally, Acceptance emerges in bright colors, as sadness is washed away, revealing peace and renewal. The Mandeville flower symbolizes acceptance, blooming as the darkness fades. This progression captures the journey through grief, from darkness to light.    Size: 24X18 Made in: 2022

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Description: This piece addresses the harmful impact of drug abuse, a widespread issue, especially among young adults. The candy symbolizes the initial appeal of drugs, drawing attention to their false allure. I created this artwork to raise awareness about the risks of drug use, something many can relate to, given its common presence in high schools, where peer pressure often plays a significant role. The red, bloodshot eye in the painting represents the damaging side effects of drugs, intended as a powerful and unsettling image to emphasize the dangers of addiction. Size: 12X20 Made in: 2023

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Description: Surrealism brings the impossible to life through ordinary objects. In this piece, I show a candle in motion, smoking a cigarette, actions that go beyond what a candle can do. This artwork explores themes of addiction, showing how people can become hooked on things in unexpected ways, much like a child's craving for candy. By blending the familiar with the surreal, the piece invites viewers to reflect on how attachments can influence our lives. Size: 14X10
Made in: 2022

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Description: This piece addresses the internal conflict many face with eating disorders in today's society, where the fear of gaining weight often overpowers the need for nourishment. The piece features a person holding an oversized burger up to their face, symbolizing the intense cravings they feel but also the fear and anxiety that come with consuming it. The large burger represents not only the temptation but the overwhelming fear of its consequences, gaining weight or losing control. This work explores the struggle between the desire to eat and the fear of the impact on one's body, highlighting the emotional battle between cravings and self-doubt that is all too common in a world focused on appearance and body image. Size: 10X12 Made in: 2023

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Description: This piece is a haunting portrayal of inner conflict and the consuming darkness within society. The piece features two distinct sides of a face merged into one, with one side untouched while the other is overtaken by gruesome tentacles. A disturbing detail is the eye that has fallen from its socket. This unsettling imagery represents the invasive, overwhelming thoughts and pressures that consume a person from within, even as they try to present a composed exterior. The emotion in the face highlights the contrast between one's outward appearance and hidden struggles. In a world that often dismisses mental health challenges.   Size: 11in  Made: 2022

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Description- This piece explores the overwhelming stress and anxiety that can arise from decision-making. The piece illustrates how a single choice can trigger a chain reaction of consequences, both positive and negative. At the center is a distressed girl, overwhelmed by overthinking and the weight of endless possibilities. Her emotional turmoil is conveyed through her expression and posture, as she pulls at her hair in anguish, embodying the mental toll of spiraling thoughts. Size- 20x20 Made in 2025

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Descrption: My piece is inspired by the work of Elizabeth Catlett, an artist who dedicated her career to honoring African Americans and expressing their struggles through art. Catlett is known for conveying powerful emotions in her work, highlighting the challenges faced by people of color. I chose to re-create her "Singing Head," which was carved from marble and featured the likeness of a person of color. In my version, I used clay and incorporated cracks into the piece to symbolize the historical and ongoing struggles we have endured, including slavery, racism, discrimination, and the emotional toll these experiences have caused. Made in: 2023

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Descrption: This piece explores is about bipolar disorder. One side of the clown's face is painted with a bright, joyful expression, while the other is shadowed with sadness, representing the dramatic mood swings that people with bipolar disorder experience. The clown, a figure often associated with both laughter and sorrow, symbolizes how emotions can swing from happiness to despair, sometimes within moments. This artwork reflects the internal struggle faced by those living with bipolar disorder, where the outside world may see only one side, whether happy or sad, while the person struggles with unpredictable emotional shifts. It also highlights society's tendency to mask mental health struggles, expecting a person to constantly perform happiness, even when deep emotional pain lurks beneath the surface. Size: 15" Made in: 2023