In my research-based practice, material and process choice is informed by the histories and subjects I build each series around. I like to then experiment with both in as many ways as I can to inform how a work comes together. Shown here are various material studies that are in progress or studies that have lead to a more "finished" pieces. 

  • Value Study: Balikbayan
    Value Study: Balikbayan
    Value Study: Balikbayan 2022 White sand, pearls, teeth, and air bubble void fill
  • Value Study: Buhok/Bunot
    Value Study: Buhok/Bunot
    Value Study: Buhok/Bunot 2022 Coconut husks, hair, white sand, pearls, and teeth
  • Value Study: Coconut (Detail)
    Value Study: Coconut (Detail)
    Value Study: Buhok/Bunot (detail) 2022 Coconut husks, hair, white sand, pearls, and teeth
  • Material Studies: Cement blocks, hair, fabric, and bamboo
    Material Studies: Cement blocks, hair, fabric, and bamboo

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    Cement blocks, hair, fabric, and bamboo

  • Material Studies: Cement blocks and hair
    Material Studies: Cement blocks and hair

    2024 
    Cement blocks and hair

  • Value Study: Balikbayan
  • Value Study: Buhok/Bunot
  • Value Study: Coconut (Detail)
  • Material Studies: Cement blocks, hair, fabric, and bamboo
  • Material Studies: Cement blocks and hair