I paint human bodies intermingling with fabrics, draping and reacting to the movement of these bodies. The fabrics are interconnected with the figures, expressing emotion and energy as the limbs move underneath. The fibers act as an outlet expressing emotional themes of revealing and concealment.

Sashiko mending is a traditional form of Japanese embroidery, historically used by the working class for utilitarian purposes of preserving their clothing. By combining different pieces of fabric together, the clothing is strengthened on top of providing aesthetic decoration to their apparel. I embroider torn photographs I took around the city of Baltimore with sashiko mending, joining together different scenes and subjects. This series is a reflection of my Asian American identity, thinking about home and memory within my time living in Baltimore.

Found fabrics collaged together using sashiko embroidery

Oil paintings, both plein air and renditions of old photographs