Reverence & Refuge

My first collective exhibition, Reverence & Refuge tells the story of balancing two sides of my adult life: the very real world of being a military wife and mother, and the private refuge I found within literature, fantasy, and imagination. During seasons of sacrifice, uncertainty, and loneliness, stories gave me a place to escape, dream, and simply breathe. My work brings these two worlds together, exploring themes of strength, reverence, resilience, and refuge. Throughout the collection, I experimented with a wide range of materials, including metal, digital fabrication, painting with oils, wood carving, and mixed media: allowing each piece to become something uniquely its own while still belonging to the larger story.