Intern @ DMC:

I am interested in wearable sculpture and how my art can interact with and adorn the body. I experiment with this idea by creating pieces ranging from large costume sculptures to small practical jewelry pieces. I am a queer woman, and I love celebrating women, femininity, and relationships between people in my work. I do this through delicate ornamental forms and use them to create theatrical art jewelry. The goal of these pieces is to decorate and enhance the body, transforming it into a performance. I am inspired by the fashion and costume design world and take fabric forms like bows and paisley patterns and translate them into metal. This idea matured into creating a narrative for my pieces. I want real people to be able to own and wear my pieces every day to celebrate their own identity. I work primarily in silver, but I enjoy playing around with other metals like steel and aluminum. I also enjoy adding color to my work by incorporating gemstones or surface treatments to the metal.

I wanted to intern at DMC so I could explore other sides of the art world. As a maker, backend work can feel daunting. With my normal coursework at UNT, we don’t get a lot of practice with things like social media, event planning, or facilitating workshops. Working with DMC gave me the freedom to explore what interested me and be a part of a charming art space in Denton. Interning at DMC allowed me to dip my toes into important work like flyering, creating newsletters, and consistently posting on social media. I also got to meet local artists, grow my network, and learn from real people who are involved in the art world and making a living doing so. DMC taught me valuable skills that I use in my practice and in growing my career.

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