Artist Statement (2024-)

A large part of the vernacular throughout my childhood surrounded gender, roles within the nuclear family, and tradition. Parts of these roles are performed, yet some are passed down through intergenerational trauma and become bound to who we are. As a queer child growing up in this environment, these shoes often felt too large to fill as I began to stumble into adulthood. 

My artistic practice delves into the intersection of tradition and queer authenticity, drawing from Mexican cultural objects and its complex relationship with craft. I am largely influenced by vessels for the altar and the significance of the rituals of which they play a part. The vessels within my work provide function, but often incorporate sculptural elements that tell another story of play and consequence. 

I am intrigued by the fluid boundaries between Mexican folklore and Catholic traditions, especially as they intertwine with my childhood experiences. Through my work in ceramics, I question the fragile yet enduring narratives that these traditions convey, revealing the inevitable fractures that emerge from within.