BFA, Studio Art
Dual Discipline Focus
Primary Focus: Printmaking & Book Arts
Secondary Focus: Painting & Drawing
Certificate in Community Arts
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Artist Statement
The Rhizome of Existence: Order, Chaos, and Connection
The Rhizome of Existence: Order, Chaos, and Connection is a body of work that investigates the interconnectedness of human nature, consumerism, and the systems we create and inhabit. Through this work, I examine the delicate balance between micro and macro, seeking to locate myself within the larger framework of existence. The circular form serves as a central motif, symbolizing repetition, community, and the cyclical nature of life. Each circle embodies recurring patterns and systems—human-made and naturally occurring.
Incorporating elements from photography, painting, and fiber arts allows me to expand upon the foundational principles of print. Crochet offers a meditative, healing, and tactile mode of Connections—both literal and metaphorical—are vital. This approach requires surrender—welcoming unpredictability as I push, pull, and mold chaotic processes, uncovering a calm and inherent order within.
This installation relies heavily on the delicate interplay of tension and care, reflecting a personal urge to better understand myself and the world around me. In an increasingly fragmented world, this work is a response to disconnection. It asks how we can rebuild what has been frayed—how we can weave care and intention back into our collective experience. Through art, I pose questions about sustainability, responsibility, and the deep interdependence that binds all life on our planet Earth. This project is both a personal journey and a communal call—to slow down, reconnect, and reimagine a world where every action is made with care, and every thread matters.
