Artist Statement

 

I draw inspiration from local natural and man-made surroundings, biology, Indigenous Mexican aesthetics, religion (Mysticism and Catholicism), and the concept of dualism. More recently, my work has been influenced by my role as a college academic advisor.

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Many of my designs are rooted in traditional metalsmithing and rely heavily on texture, the contrast between precious and non-precious objects, and the tension between sacred and profane. By taking non-precious items—such as plastic eyelashes or botanicals—and casting or setting them in silver, I transform something cheap and commercial into something with intrinsic material value and aesthetic significance. This shift in material and context challenges the viewer to look beyond the superficial and reassess the inherent qualities of the object.

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