By intertwining paint, mixed media, and deeply personal items like my daddy’s bed sheets, my work becomes a vessel for layered narratives that delve into transformation and the ever-evolving landscape of identity. These intimate objects carry the weight of my heritage, embodying values, memories, and beliefs passed down through generations. By merging these precious materials with objects often seen as disposable—plastic bags, burlap, grocery sacks—I craft a powerful dialogue on the tension between what is cherished and what is disregarded, drawing attention to how we assign worth and value in our lives.

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     This tension represents my journey of grappling with feelings of worthlessness and discovering my inherent value. Growing up within a cultural framework that places particular significance on family, community, and material preservation, I question the arbitrary lines we draw between what is meaningful and what we discard. These choices are personal and deeply shaped by family legacies and cultural narratives, which dictate what we are taught to respect or disregard.  By engaging with this work, I invite viewers to challenge the inherited paradigms that define them, encouraging a reflection that uncovers new ways of seeing personal worth and identity. This exploration of value—both discarded and cherished—opens a space for healing and for reimagining what it means to be whole, valuable, and seen.