Through my art I aim to dissect the Divine Feminine, by questioning what roles women have historically held, how women have been silenced and oppressed and the results of this long lasting suffering. In our modern age, women have found liberation through financial independence, gaining rights to our own bodies, sexual freedom & revoking the deep rooted concepts of patriotism. All of these freedoms are still threatened every day in America, and attempts are made to once again silence us and strip us of the rights we have to our own bodies. Through my art I seek to explore what it is to be liberated, and the divine aspects of femininity. What does it mean to be feminine? Is it to be gentle and docile like we were always taught? Or is femininity fierce and powerful and enveloping? Who are we when we are safe enough to be all that we are, without societies pressures and judgments that are meant to keep us contained? By ridding ourselves of these shackles placed on us by men and by society, we as an entire generation of women begin to heal ourselves and our lineage, making way for a younger generation who isn’t bound how we are. Through my art I try to give us a voice, to channel what it is to be free, unafraid and confident in all that we are and will ever be. I refuse to paint women as docile, coy or shy. All of the women I create are bold, and I paint them in a way that encourages viewers to be able to look at any portrait and say “that could be me. That IS me.” In my pieces where there is an exact narrative, I attempt to educate the viewer on the historical trials women have overcome. I aim to dissect the role of women, dating back to the patriarchal concepts of the Old Testament Bible, and pagan mythology dating far beyond our scribed records. I want women to view themselves as liberated, and to discover what that means to them. It is my hope that my art can move women around the world to explore what that looks like to them, and unlearn everything that has held them back until now.

Over the last 7 years I have turned my story of surviving domestic abuse into motivation for helping other women. I spent my early adult life in a severely physically abusive relationship, losing my job, a pregnancy and nearly my life in the process. In 2015, shortly after escaping my abuser by leaving the state I sought professional help. I was diagnosed with severe PTSD and anxiety. Unfortunately, due to my finances at the time I was unable to receive valuable treatment. I began an independent journey of healing - though admittedly it wasn’t easy. Having previously studied Social Work & Human Services at Bronx Community College, I was aware of the statistics & effects of abuse. I further educated myself on the different forms of abuse, and built a platform educating & bringing awareness to Domestic Violence. I provided resources to other women who were looking to escape themselves, or were looking to provide support to their loved ones who were in abusive situations. I was able to turn my own trauma and abuse into a drive to support and save other women. I learned never to allow someone to apologize to me for what I had experienced, because I truly believe I experienced what I did in order to help other women and victims. I pride myself in not allowing myself to have become a victim of circumstance, and for having created a safe space for women to express themselves, to seek help privately, and to begin to heal with the support of someone who understands. I turned the hardest experiences of my life into the ability to save other women, and for that I will always be grateful for everything I have gone through. Every life I save is worth it.