Still We Bloom

Still We Bloom challenges women’s perceptions of self through collaboration and reflection. Stemming from my own struggles with self-image, I provide care and attention to community members and myself through this series. I encourage each woman to see themselves in a positive light, like a flower blooming. This series lifts women up and honors the space between what is spoken and what is withheld, between vulnerability and confidence. In a tumultuous political climate where art can be an act of resistance, my work is motivated by narrative and sharing lived experiences. I focus on connecting with local community members by developing a visual language through interviews, portraiture, blackout poetry, and collage.