Altar and Excavations Series
In my art practice, I blend ancient techniques like mask-making and body casting with digital tools such as 360 photography and video to celebrate and preserve the queer body. This fusion of old and new creates works that honor the past while embracing the future. In my recent series, I transform body casts into sculptural paintings, using colors that evoke altar traditions and enhance the textures of the casts. Despite being empty shells, the body casts retain a visceral aliveness. One piece captures a fem trans woman in silicone breasts, creating a permanent female form, while another represents the legs of a genetic female and a trans woman.
In exhibitions, I arrange body casts and paintings in shrine-like installations, augmented by video projections of participants in nature. The imagery explores themes of confinement, liberation, and the environment’s beauty, reflecting my concern for the queer/non-binary AFAB community and nature preservation. This creates an immersive experience that connects viewers to the essence of the artwork. By merging body casting with contemporary painting and videography, I aim to explore identity and self-claiming, break taboos, and foster a safe space for discussions on gender, sexuality, comfort, and care.
In my art practice, I blend ancient techniques like mask-making and body casting with digital tools such as 360 photography and video to celebrate and preserve the queer body. This fusion of old and new creates works that honor the past while embracing the future. In my recent series, I transform body casts into sculptural paintings, using colors that evoke altar traditions and enhance the textures of the casts. Despite being empty shells, the body casts retain a visceral aliveness. One piece captures a fem trans woman in silicone breasts, creating a permanent female form, while another represents the legs of a genetic female and a trans woman.
In exhibitions, I arrange body casts and paintings in shrine-like installations, augmented by video projections of participants in nature. The imagery explores themes of confinement, liberation, and the environment’s beauty, reflecting my concern for the queer/non-binary AFAB community and nature preservation. This creates an immersive experience that connects viewers to the essence of the artwork. By merging body casting with contemporary painting and videography, I aim to explore identity and self-claiming, break taboos, and foster a safe space for discussions on gender, sexuality, comfort, and care.
In my art practice, I blend ancient techniques like mask-making and body casting with digital tools such as 360 photography and video to celebrate and preserve the queer body. This fusion of old and new creates works that honor the past while embracing the future. In my recent series, I transform body casts into sculptural paintings, using colors that evoke altar traditions and enhance the textures of the casts. Despite being empty shells, the body casts retain a visceral aliveness. One piece captures a fem trans woman in silicone breasts, creating a permanent female form, while another represents the legs of a genetic female and a trans woman.
In exhibitions, I arrange body casts and paintings in shrine-like installations, augmented by video projections of participants in nature. The imagery explores themes of confinement, liberation, and the environment’s beauty, reflecting my concern for the queer/non-binary AFAB community and nature preservation. This creates an immersive experience that connects viewers to the essence of the artwork. By merging body casting with contemporary painting and videography, I aim to explore identity and self-claiming, break taboos, and foster a safe space for discussions on gender, sexuality, comfort, and care.