Rust and Recollection

"Rust and Recollection" explores the interplay between memory, time, and decay. Layers of digital print on silk, film, gold leaf, and rusted metal hold images, suspended on rusted nails. Gold threads connect fragments, symbolizing fragile yet enduring ties. These layers create a disturbing distortion, suggesting the manipulation of memories. The piece delves into the fatherhood I never had and the desire to piece together fragments of a father figure, reflecting the complexity of that connection. The work reflects the tension between what erodes and what endures—memories distorted yet preserved through the patina of time.