Being conscious of my surroundings has formed a social activism that leverages my experiences through collecting materials and documenting the social life in different neighborhoods, in an attempt to reveal these layers and complexities. Collected debris and photographs are buried within my pieces to create a manipulated landscape that alters the perception of topography, connection, and blight ; while creating visual tension between object and imagery. Collected maps ground the context of the piece and symbolizes my connection through my experiences of documentation and community.