Curated Expressions in Mixed Media Art

My practice is rooted in the transformation of the discarded, utilizing mixed media to extend the narrative journeys of found objects and paper ephemera. By blending paints, markers, and colored pencils with salvaged materials, I breathe new life into items that society has deemed obsolete, subverting the concept of waste into one of enduring value. Every piece begins with an intuitive connection to a material. I allow the history and texture of the object to dictate our collaborative direction. This process is heavily anchored in intricate pattern work, which I use to explore the duality of existence—highlighting the universal sameness of things while exposing the beautiful, subtle differences that appear only upon closer inspection. My work is deeply informed by the raw ingenuity of traditional folk art and the resourcefulness of masters like Bill Traylor and Lee Jung-seop, who created poignant narratives on whatever surfaces necessity provided. What began for me as a practical constraint has evolved into a deliberate, conceptually driven choice. Ultimately, my art serves as a metaphor for human value: a visual testament to the belief that nothing, and no one, should be discarded, and that everything possesses an inherent story worth sharing.