Month July 2025
*A Monument to Capitalism—American Style* Our Golden Boy critiques how President Donald Trump has come to reflect the parts of ourselves we’d rather not face. Through symbolic imagery and rhythmic, layered text, the piece invites viewers to confront illusion, projection,… Continue Reading →
My project is about the spread of invasive species such as the Himalayan blackberry. Himalayan blackberries harm the ecosystem by creating a thick brush that crowds out native plants and creates an impenetrable barrier to wildlife. To portray this concept… Continue Reading →
“Swinelight” is a digital collage that reflects the fear and judgement transgender people often face just trying to exist in public spaces. It captures the pressure and vulnerability of everyday moments, like simply needing to use the restroom.
This audio is from the last dinner I shared with my brother, focusing on the ambient sounds of conversation and shared space. It reflects the theme of time and memory by preserving a moment that holds personal significance. The recording… Continue Reading →
“The Weight You Can’t See” was inspired by my basketball career and my struggles with mental health along the way. Since I was 5 years old, I have been pressure on myself to preform to be the best athlete I… Continue Reading →
Through fragmented postcard imagery and the sovereign motto “Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono”, this work critiques the commodification of Hawaiian land and identity. It points to the environmental consequences of tourism, from overbuilt beachfronts to… Continue Reading →
This piece, The Puppet Womb, explores the haunting story of Adriana Smith, a brain-dead woman kept alive solely because she was nine weeks pregnant. Through fragmented words like Powerless, Dehumanized, and Law Over Life, the work confronts how legal systems can strip humane practices,… Continue Reading →