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Disassembling and reassembling play vital roles in my art practice. I enjoy collecting secondhand objects and discarded materials around me, as they often tell stories about the people and places they come from. I take things apart, change their original purposes, and put them together in new ways. This process lets me see familiar things from new perspectives and question the relationships among people, society, the environment, and a place's history. My practice includes sculpture, installation, printmaking, education, and community projects. Working with different materials and people often brings unexpected ideas and becomes part of how my work develops.
Since moving to the United States in 2015, my experiences with different cultures, languages, and ways of thinking have influenced how I understand communication and identity. Over time, these experiences have become connected to my ongoing interests in environmental issues and human relationships. I often use humor, unusual combinations, and familiar objects to explore serious subjects without always giving direct answers. Teaching, collaborating, and working with communities also allow me to exchange ideas and see how people understand the same things differently. Through these experiences, I continue to explore how art can encourage people to look again, ask questions, and find connections in everyday life.