Closed Eyes
In March 2020, COVID-19 began to spread through the country. Checking the daily news to keep track of a vaccine's progress, mortality tolls, and virus complications had become a routine for me. All this knowledge was both overwhelming and intimidating. Along with this, working and living in a confined space lead to depression and anxiety, causing me to get too much sleep or not enough. However, I wanted to focus on something positive, so I began creating, methodical, calming artwork. The result is a series of sleeping animal sculptures surrounded by natural elements which serve as a temporary haven. These creatures inspire us to search for a similar haven where we can relax, reflect, and make sense of the current events and challenges.
On display at SITE Santa Fe, IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, IAIA Balzer Contemporary Edge Gallery, and 516 ARTS.