“ My work looks into the intricate complexities of the human body, the othering, sexuality, intimacy, shame, and judgement that inhabit it. Grounded in a critical examination of Western treatments of the animal, the monster, the queer, the femme and the mutant body, my artistic practice explores societal constructs and their impact on individual and collective perceptions of the self and the other. Central to my work is the role of relationships and empathy in shaping our understanding of the body, both our own and of others. Through an examination of the paradoxical interplay between individuality and connection, I invite viewers to confront their preconceived notions and reconsider the boundaries that define the human and non-human body. My studio practice is grounded in mouldmaking and casting, processes that carry inherent connotations of reproduction and replication. These media act as a conceptual anchor, echoing the tension between uniqueness and replication, inviting viewers to reflect on the complexities between individuality and the collective. Through my work, viewers are situated in an uncanny space where familiar becomes unfamiliar, and the boundaries between self and other blur. Each piece serves as a catalyst for introspection, challenging viewers to confront their own biases and assumptions while navigating the intricacies of the human experience.”