My creative practice

Lovebirds

Part of the Summer 2026 Series, JOY. (WIP 🚧)

My creative practice has never fit neatly into one category, and I’ve come to really appreciate that about it.

I’m a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Minneapolis, and my work moves between art and design depending on what I’m curious about, what I’m trying to express, or simply what feels exciting to make. Sometimes an idea becomes a painting or illustration. Other times, it takes shape through design or a digital experience. I enjoy letting the idea lead rather than deciding what something needs to be from the beginning.

At the heart of my practice is curiosity and a love of exploring the world through a vibrant lens. I find inspiration in people, nature, color, and everyday moments, especially the small details that can easily go unnoticed. Those observations often lead me back to questions around identity, growth, connection, and belonging. I’m interested in how we understand ourselves, how we relate to one another, and how the environments around us influence those experiences.

Color and visual storytelling are a big part of how I explore those ideas. I’m drawn to work that feels contemporary and expressive, but also warm and approachable. I want there to be space for reflection without everything feeling overly serious or resolved. There can be curiosity, play, beauty, and joy in the process, too.

My background in fine art, graphic design, and product design has naturally shaped the way I make things. Art has taught me to trust intuition and experimentation, while design has taught me to think about people, purpose, and how an idea is experienced. I don’t really see those ways of thinking as separate anymore. They influence each other constantly.

That balance between intuition and intention is probably where I feel most at home creatively. I like having a reason behind what I’m making, but I also want enough freedom to follow an unexpected color, texture, composition, or idea just to see where it might lead.

More than anything, my practice is a way of staying curious. It gives me space to notice things, ask questions, experiment, and connect ideas that might not otherwise belong together. I’m less interested in defining exactly what kind of artist or designer I am and more interested in continuing to explore what my practice can become.