New Works in Progress…
This series explores the complex and intertwined energies of Celtic women, connected through the unbroken thread of shared DNA and family legacy. These women stand as symbols of both strength and fragility, shaped by the struggles, sacrifices, and resilience of the generations before them. Their bodies are vessels of inherited power, holding the joy and grief of their ancestors while creating the next chapters of their family line.
At its core, this work acknowledges the physical and emotional toll of becoming a mother—a role that is both transformative and burdensome. It also honors the women in my family tree who became mothers without choice, bound by traditions they may not have believed in yet carried forward regardless. Their stories, marked by silent endurance and deep internal conflict, weave into the DNA we inherit, shaping the emotional fragility of the family tree. This mingling of choice and obligation, joy and sorrow, creates a lineage that is as resilient as it is delicate.
Their bodies are vessels of inherited power, holding the joy and grief of their ancestors while creating the next chapters of their family line…
Their stories, marked by silent endurance and deep internal conflict, weave into the DNA we inherit, shaping the emotional fragility of the family tree.
The ornate jackets adorned with crystals, floral embroidery, and glittering tassels act as modern armor, reclaiming femininity as a source of pride and power. They challenge the societal conditioning that teaches us to despise what is “girlie” or feminine and instead praise masculinity as the standard. By embracing these hyper-feminine elements, the series reclaims the feminine energy that has long been suppressed, transforming it into a symbol of agency, beauty, and defiance.
Pink—a color dismissed as frivolous—is reimagined here as a bridge between the women of the past and present, connecting their stories of survival, sacrifice, and strength. The animals act as surreal protectors; symbolize a guardianship of this lineage, blending the maternal with the mystical.
Through this work, I honor the dualities within the female experience: the strength of those who endured physical and emotional hardship to become mothers, and the fragility of those caught in traditions that denied them agency. This energy, passed down through generations, shapes the emotional fabric of the family tree, creating a legacy that is as complex as it is profound.
Works in progress starting in January 2025…