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Lies we tell ourselves
(Mixed media)
Lies We Tell Ourselves (2022–present) explores the lasting impact of mid-twentieth-century advertising on women’s roles, identities, and ambitions. These campaigns dictated rigid ideals of beauty and value that were internalized, passed across generations, and continue to shape self-worth and belonging today.
The work challenges these unattainable standards, exposing how they reinforce patriarchal and capitalist systems while alienating those who fall outside narrow definitions of desirability. Acknowledging my own position as a cisgender white woman, I also point to the compounded pressures faced by women of color, queer and trans communities, and those living with disabilities.
By re-presenting these inherited lies in a lighthearted yet critical way, the series invites viewers to question their influence, unravel their power, and recognize the absurdity of the standards we have been taught to measure ourselves against.
URBAN ESCAPES
(Photography)
Urban Escapes explores the urban environment through a lens attuned to the overlooked, the intimate, and the ephemeral. Each photograph focuses on the subtle details that shape the rhythm of city life: the ignored street performer, fleeting conversations, the juxtaposition of historical architecture with graffiti or modern interventions, and quiet corners imbued with unexpected beauty.
This series seeks to capture the energy and vitality inherent in large urban centers while reflecting on the passage of time and the evolving narratives of contemporary society. Through photography, I aim to reveal the interplay between permanence and transformation, offering a nuanced perspective on the urban landscape as a living, dynamic entity.
