I was born and raised in Saskatoon, Sk, and moved to Edmonton two years ago, where I often feel like a little fish in a big pond, to attend MacEwan University’s Fine Art Program. Now, I’m deciding what to do next. I’m overcome by strong feelings of wanderlust and need to see and take in more of the world, so I plan on finishing my BFA in Montreal or Nova Scotia. An aggressive go-getter and busy-body, I aim to help uplift and build community, because these interconnections make us stronger.

As someone with aphantasia, meaning I have no visual imagination, I experience reality in a different way than the assumed and taught comprehension of the world. I am very visually present and if I wish to see what I imagine, I must create it. Aphantasia has led me to a broader understanding of how we all process information in vastly different ways, and it has allowed me to expand my practice to include senses beyond sight.

An ongoing theme within my work is the artist acting as a curator of thought and information. Increased internet access has led to an influx of knowledge that we must filter through so as not to be constantly overwhelmed by an onslaught of information. My practice gives me an opportunity to curate and share my specific experiences, thoughts, and ideas. I am working towards finding the medium that best expresses these ideas so that I may initiate conversation and critical thought.

Since my art concentrates on the interaction between artist and viewer, this process often involves trial, error, and discussion.

The intent of my work is to create a dialogue with as many viewers as possible, not just those with a similar education or world view as my own. I have explored themes in relation to art versus craft, communication, socioeconomic status, and the value of labour. I also explore my personal experiences with mental illness, trauma, and my queer nonbinary identity in a fat feminine body.