“Whirlpool” Photograph

Whirlpool was inspired by artist Tucker Marder and his Folly Tree Arboretum. His appreciation and love of trees reminded me of the admiration I have for the beauty in nature. Growing up in Queens took away that ability to be constantly surrounded by trees which made me forget the elegance they have. While hiking this weekend I felt connected with the Earth and was surrounded by tall trees that felt as if they were closing in on me. I felt like I was spiraling around with them and felt more connected to the trees than ever.

“Doppelgänger”. Ink on paper

Doppelgänger is an artwork that represents the biomimicry between humans and plants. We are all living beings that have features that look different, but have the same functions. As humans we should care for the things that don’t look like us, but are also living and work the way we do.

Alcohol Ink on tile

The Butterflies Burden shows what is seen as you are adjusting the focus on a microscope to admire the beauty of a butterfly wing. Each tile represents a different lens and they work together to show a sequence that moves from out of focus to focused.