Why We Cry is a collection of mixed media works exploring toxic relationship dynamics. Some works also introduce topics such as marginalized groups of people, imbalance and abuse of power, and addiction. 

Pull Apart
2018

Wood burning and with stain, mixed media print on fabric, found objects

15 in. x 6.5 in 

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Crocodile Tears
2018

Wooden slabs, charcoal, chalk pastels, lino cut relief printing, watercolors, ink and dyes + found objects 

18 in. x 15 in.

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My Favorite Jacket
2018

wood burning, gauche, etching, paper mâché 

16 in. x 16 in.

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I don't want to love you
2018

charcoal on BFK paper, stickers, hand-stitching

​12 in. x 12 in.

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Sewn Shut
2018

framework, wood with stain and acrylic, encased lino block print, thread, found objects

18.5 in. x 13 in.

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Untitled
2018

oil pastels,, collage, freeform embroidery, found objects

24 in. x 18 in.

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The Little Death
2018

Lino block print, acrylic on frame

17 in. x 11 in. 

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Changing Room
2018

screen print on carved wood with stain, ink, watercolors

​4 in. x 7 in. 

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Burn
2018

wax melting, acrylic, watercolors, found objects

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'T' is for Toys
2018

wood with acrylic, freeform embroidery, fabric, found objects 

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Tied Down
2018

ceramics, paper mâché, hand-stitching, relief printing on mirrors, acrylic 

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Sweet Tooth
2018

framework, polymer clay, acrylic, (3) encased digital prints with relief printing, letter beads

12 in. x 4.5 in. x 4.5 in.