choosing nourishment, evolving patience
2025
water-based pigment inks and dyes, thread, blessing notes, family cloth, hand-dyed cotton.
The first quarter of this year brought new levels of burnout. This collage features three different self-portraits of the artist in repetition, documenting her journey of restoration and exhaustion. During this time, she slowed her pace, making sacrifices to honor her needs. She invested time cooking nourishing meals, maintaining a disciplined sleep routine, connecting deeply with loved ones, and embracing a gentler rhythm built on reciprocal care. Small gestures—both offered and received—became anchors during this period, reminding her that healing happens in community. Prioritizing only what actively replenished the artist and maintaining faith that everything else would unfold as it's meant to helped her find grounding during unsteady times.
