Five abstract ceramic sculptures with textured, colorful surfaces, each with a small bowl-like shape on top.
Sculpture made of various wooden and ceramic pieces stacked together, resembling an abstract human figure.
An abstract sculpture with three vertical, textured blocks connected by a thin rod, placed on a table covered with a collage of images and symbols, supported by a wooden stand with hanging black rods.
A sculpture resembling a tall, rugged rock formation with colorful paint splatters and a cone-like structure with a red, glossy, rounded top attached at the top.
A ceramic sculpture resembling a layered, abstract structure with a rectangular base and multiple stacked, uneven, horizontal plates.

Sculpture Work

These sculptures were born out of my MFA studies at Florida Atlantic University, spanning from 2023 to 2025. Many of the works represent a visceral response to the atrocities of the ongoing war against Ukraine, triggered by the violence and devastation wrought by Putin's regime. Witnessing the destruction of hospitals, schools, cultural centers, and civilian homes and knowing each strike was accompanied by a telltale mushroom cloud compelled me to channel my emotions into form.

The resulting sculptures are an abstract yet poignant interpretation of both structural integrity and the haunting silhouette of a mushroom cloud. As I created these works, they evolved beyond mere objects; they transform into vessels of memory and narrative. Each piece is imbued with my reflections on the brutality of war and the innocence ensnared within its chaos.

While the darkness of conflict informs my work, it is my intention to transcend that despair. Through these sculptures, I aspire to evoke curiosity, celebrate beauty, and convey a sense of splendor that stands in stark contrast to the surrounding brutality. In this exploration, I hope to open a dialogue that acknowledges the profound impact of war on the human experience and invites viewers to confront the complexities of loss and resilience.

Art installation featuring three vertical stone-like sculptures with a pole through them, positioned on a decorated table with drawings of people and currency symbols, and supported by four painted wooden legs.
Two abstract ceramic sculptures resembling humanoid figures with elongated bodies and rounded heads, positioned against a plain white background.
A tall, vertically-oriented sculpture made of brown material with black decorative lines, set against a plain white background.
Five artistic sculptures with elongated bodies and rounded heads, made with textured, painted materials in various colors.
Mixed media sculpture resembling a humanoid figure with a large circular head, a tall rectangular body, and painted details, set against a white background.
A burlap sack with an axe embedded in it and red dye running down the side.
A sculpture resembling a human figure with a rounded green head, a pinkish elongated body with abstract patterns, and two horizontal black bars sticking out from the sides.
A ceramic bowl with a perforated design balanced on a piece of weathered wood.
A modern abstract sculpture made of natural wood with three ceramic vessels of different shapes and colors placed on top.
A ceramic bowl balanced on a tall, dark, weathered wooden sculpture.
A small ceramic bowl with a textured, speckled glaze is balanced on a wooden pedestal, with a handmade ceramic cup on top of the bowl.
A small beige container balanced on a tall, rough wooden block.
A sculpture resembling a telephone with an irregular brick-like base, a textured middle section, and a rounded peach-colored object as the earpiece.
An abstract sculpture resembling a vertical, textured stone with colorful paint splashes and a red, glossy, heart-shaped top element.
A human femur bone with a wooden mallet resting on top of it.
Ceramic sculpture resembling a mushroom with a purple sphere on top.
A sculpture of a light bulb on top of a wooden base with carved details, resembling a figure with a bulb head and a carved body, set against a plain white background.
Abstract ceramic sculpture with a rounded base and a tall narrow neck, featuring textured surfaces in muted earth tones with hints of red and blue.