Artist Statement

My art practice is centered around the exploration of the world's beauty as it manifests in various mediums. I experiment with paint, photography, sculpture and other mediums, exploring how they can exist and interact. Much of my work is intuitively made and created around my fascinations and life experiences. I am interested in art's ability to express emotion and elicit feelings in the viewer. I am also very curious about individual interpretations of work, and the multiple meanings a piece can hold. I make art to learn more about myself and the world around me through the creative process. While focusing on the natural world while I also bring in issues that are important to me and the world we live in.

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Education

BASA, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, (UIUC) May 2025

Work Experience

Lead Art Instructor | Banner Day Camp | Lake Forest IL June 2022 - August 2024

Developed curriculums for campers ages 8 through 12 utilizing a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, ceramics and jewelry making
Collaborated with camp directors to ensure that curriculums and activities matched overall camp mission and objectives
Facilitated all arts activities at camp
Supervised assistant art teachers
Adjusted projects to meet individual campers' / skill level

Teaching Studio Assistant | Claire Willis Pottery | Deerfield IL, March 2023 - May 2023

Temporary position a assisting lead instructor ina ceramics class for individuals 14 and younger
Gained experience teaching ceramics, with a focus on hand building techniques and glazing, with some wheel practice

Early Field Teaching Experience | Stratton Elementary School | Champaign, IL Oct 10 - Dec 8, 2022

Co-Taught and created 8 art lessons in a class of 20 3rd-5th graders
Gained Experience with classroom management and collaborating with other teachers
Gained experience in discussing meaningful art with children

Exhibitions:

BFA Exhibition at the Krannert Museum | UIUC, May 12th -18th, 2025

"Fein Print" Photography Exhibition at the School of Art and Design | UIUC, April 15 - 19th, 2025

School of Art and Design at UIUC exhibition takeover, 2021