Growing Into Myself, 2020
Handmade Pot Made from Jute Fiber and Kona Pulp With Add-ins of Dried Summer Gold Flower
Petals; Dried Lavender, Eucalyptus, Soil Included in Pot; Linoleum Cut Figure Drawing Printed on
Jute Fiber, Linoleum Cut Flowers Printed on Hemp Fiber
3 1⁄2 in. x 6 1⁄2 in.
Metamorphosis, 2019
Linoleum Carving on Handmade Recycled Paper with Lavender Inclusions
War Against One-self, 2020
Drypoint Etching, Mixed Media
For my work, I have been trying to expand on the idea of growth in a way that shows a personal connection with my inner self while trying to connect with the world. Many, if not all of my work emphasized the personal struggles I have experienced with mental health. These specific works invite you into a journey of self-discovery and being comfortable in your own skin. I wanted to share the intimate relationship I have been building with myself. I am comfortable where I am- I am always growing, yet not fully bloomed.
Amazing job CJ!! Love the creativity!
I love these so so so much they really make me feel at home and comforted. The materials that you used also really make the theme of comfort come forward!
Always so proud of your work but more how you are growing into it, watching it mature along with you.
I love how you used paper making sculpturally!
Thank you for sharing your personal struggles. War Against One’s Self is a beautiful and powerful series. Great use of combining nature with contour line drawings.
Getting to know you over the last few months, and knowing your love for photography as well as your love of nature. I think this is a fantastic blend of the 3. Life has tons of ups and downs and nothing relates with that more than nature. At the end of the winter, everything always comes back alive and filled with color. Even when it rains the flowers are still there standing though it all.