Monstrous Desire, 2024, mixed media, 34 x 42 x 18 inches
I create mixed-media sculptures and installations full of oppositional qualities. These dualities reflect the existence of opposing forces within us and in society. I push excess, as well as restraint, in visceral forms on a bodily scale. Fiber, construction materials, and paint predominate. Working with common materials grounds my practice in a sense of familiarity and adventurous experimentation.
Recent projects incorporate figures, boats, and clothing as expressive platforms. These pieces range from meditative to whimsical. Some transform into imaginative personas imbued with theatricality. My current project reflects on the culture of Puerto Rico, synthesizing my observations in drawings and foam sculpture.