My work begins with the shapes—simple and complex—that surface in the uneventful moments of daily life. These fleeting fragments often pass unnoticed, yet when held onto, they reveal the quiet pleasures that ground us and remind us of life’s beauty. In their forms, I find reflections of myself and metaphors for my feelings on the current issues in the world. Through fabric and thread—layered, machine stitched, and hand-sewn—I translate these moments into textile paintings, capturing them not only as observed compositions but as resonant symbols addressing the beauty of diversity, the equality of sexual orientation, the rising boundaries within our social landscape, and the enduring human need for connection and community.