Statement
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My practice transforms the ephemeral traces of consumption—thermal receipts, packaging, and discarded documents—into monumental soft sculptures. These materials serve as an archive of my existence within the capitalist system, documenting the relentless cycle of earning and spending.
Having worked as a fashion director in the global manufacturing industry, I witnessed the radical reshaping of economic structures and the invisible labor behind mass production. My work critiques the commodification of the "American Dream" and questions how we assign value in a material-driven society. I employ labor-intensive hand-stitching to suture these disregarded scraps into a cohesive whole. This repetitive, almost meditative act serves as a counter-narrative to the speed of fast capitalism. By bestowing time and care upon objects deemed "valueless," I reclaim the sanctity of labor and expose the hidden costs of our desires. |