You know, those moments when what you thought about the world falls apart? Like those memories, you routinely revisit but each time you do they morph and shift? Does it seem like with each recollection, certain details slip away while new ones emerge, altering the narrative, the feelings, and the “truth” slightly each time? And what about those unexpected bits of information that suddenly surface, reshaping your understanding of past events? Now, picture having someone who not only shares your memories but also recalls the thing you’ve long forgotten. In my case, that someone is my twin brother, living a parallel life to mine. 

I am curious about the ways memories inform who we are, who we’ve been, and where we are going. I’m very interested in how they function and inform identity and perspectives. Our interpretation of memories influences our actions and determines how we interact with others. My thesis explores abstractions and slippages between individual and collective memories as they relate to identity and identity formation. As I currently understand it, my most formative memories thus far have been made with my family.  For this, I am investigating the relationship between my family’s collective narratives and my own.  

Printmaking mirrors memories. I am drawn to the repetition and imperfections that occur during the printing process. Each time I pull a print is like pulling a memory from the archives: There is always a slight detail that is missing or altered and sometimes elements are obstructed or chaotic. These unintended slippages are what have my attention. They are evidence that my memories are merely a part of a whole, and I want to get to know the whole.

Artist Statement