In my social art practice, I blend ancient techniques like mask making and body casting - commemorations of the body with contemporary digital tools such as 360 photography and video to celebrate and preserve the queer body. The plaster casting technique I employ began with the egyptians. Casting has long been a tradition of ritual, masks for envisionment and transformation. This fusion of old and new allows me to create unique works that honor the past while embracing the future.

In my most recent series, I transform body casts created with participants into sculptural paintings by building a home for each, painting the cast to welcome it in. This process allows me to transform the casts into permanent tributes that honor the participants. The paint accentuates the textures of the plaster casting, revealing details of textured skin, wrappings, and sutures. The colors evoke various traditions of altars, such as golden and vibrant blue, or the green and white of outdoor memorials of grass and stone.

The bodycasts forms, though shells of inhabitants who are no longer present, continue possessing a visceral aliveness. One poignant piece features a fem trans woman wearing her silicone breasts. In her daily life, she presents as male, making it deeply meaningful to create this enduring female form. Another piece showcases a pair of legs joined together on a cushioned surface, resembling a royal pillow or bed. Though they appear to be from the same body, they actually belong to two individuals: one genetically female and the other a trans woman.

In exhibitions, I place the body casts and paintings together in installations reminiscent of shrines, activating the sculptural elements with video projections of participants in nature. The imagery explores the environment as a resource to restore resilience while appreciating its beauty. With a 360 camera, I capture confinement, liberation, and ethereal qualities. Through my altered depiction of the environment I express my concern for members of the queer/non-binary AFAB community and  the preservation of nature. This creates a dynamic and immersive experience for the viewer, connecting them deeply with the essence of the artwork.

Using the ancient tradition of body casting alongside contemporary painting and videography, I explore identity and the act of claiming oneself. These projects aim to break taboos, share stories, and promote self-care. My goal is to establish a safe and inclusive space for conversations about comfort, care, gender, and sexuality.