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not a pool, 2019

Mixed Media 

78cm × 37cm × 8cm 

This sculpture explores the need for water and land through an ironic lens. This irony also shows a unique unthought of approach to using “dry pools”as haven in vast areas of water.

 

noise, 2018

Inkjet on Paper

70cm × 50cm

A colourful exploration into the subconscious mind through surreal photography. Specifically this represents ones purest version of self at peace amongst the “noise” of our conditioned states.

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dunes, 2018

Inkjet on Paper

These monochromatic photographs depict the beautiful natural and urban landscapes, highlighting the harmony of material and light. These photo also it0cale, and its relative nature.

 
 

untitled, 2018

Inkjet on Paper

40cm × 50cm

These monochromatic photos are a tribute to the majestic Colorado and New York City  landscape, focusing on its forms and shades. 


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structures, 2019

Mixed Media

27cm × 24cm × 16cm

This project was an attempt to elevate a basic townhouse into home to unique vacation home. This piece of architecture explores the relationship between tectonic and stereotomic forms. 


 
 

binoculars, 2019 

Mixed Media 

This is a series of forms created in the pursuit of understanding of how I could influence the interior space of a pre existing form. 


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skin, 2019

Pencil on wood panel

122cm × 122cm

This self portrait on wood represents the raw human form in a candid light. The piece highlights the beauty in our differences in form.

 
 

roots, 2018

Ink on Paper

These series of illustrations are an exploration into the multiple cultural styles and examples of architecture that make up my identity. 


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monument, 2019

mixed media

This project was an exploration of creating a space through lines and shapes emerging from solid forms. This was an attempt to rethink the way in which space can be perceived and developed.

 
 

movement in space, 2019

digital manipulation

This piece was constructed by taking photos of movement within a space. I outlined my body in different positions and digitally strung them together to create a visual representation of the movement that occurs within a space.

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rise, 2019 

Mixed Media

A metaphorical criticism of mankind’s disregard to nature as we progress a society. This is shown by the submerged man growing an artificial plant out of real dirt, a mockery of the gift that nature has given us. 


 
 

untitled, 2019

mixed media

Int his sculpture I metaphorically represent the identity crisis I went through as a young child, having cultural stereotypes being pushed onto me.

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still life, 2019

pencil on paper

In this still life I attempted to accurately illustrate this scene, focusing on proportion and value.