The Highlights

Eclectic. Native New Yorker. Fast lane on the sidewalk. Vintage clothing lover. Over accessorized accessories architect. Idea generator. Daydreamer. Fond of a fine tooth comb. Dance enthusiast. Stylist extraordinaire. Globetrotter. Curious mind.

The Full Story

My mom says that when I was a child, I could always entertain myself. Luckily, not much has changed. My brain is constantly teeming with ideas but the question is, how will I share them? I’m glad you asked. I visualize how I want this expression to be present in the world and then start to create. I can be influenced by a song I’m playing on repeat, a movie I have watched, a book I am reading, an interesting object, or an observation of life. Then other times, it’s a random thought that has just popped into my head usually around bedtime.

I have a passion for the expression of personal style with an emphasis on vintage and thrift finds. My visual artwork is an extension of my fashion preferences as I predominantly use recycled and repurposed materials that I find at flea markets and salvage from my own trash. The goal of my work is to explore my identity and connect with viewers to foster a sense of community. I create through a combination of self-taught skills and experimentation.

My past experiences include fashion styling, retail, nonprofit fundraising, advertising sales, event management, and communications. I earned a BA in English in 2003 and an MPA in 2014. I originally thought I wanted to pursue writing as a career but never found my niche. I was the co-founder of a business that offered the services of a writing duo and it is through that experience that I learned I have a knack for creating short-form content.

Accomplishments

• Via an accepted application, gained entry to NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program, presented by Bronx Council on the Arts, a 3-day intensive, June 9-12, 2022

• Accepted for first exhibition at The Revival Art Show, The Bakery Atlanta, September 23-24, 2022