When I became a wife and mother my identity and my daily life shifted in a way I didn’t expect. Where before making art was something without parameters, any time, anywhere, it was now largely non-existent. I didn't have the time to make art and when I did, I didn't have the mental or physical energy. In November of 2022 I recognized that I was suffering emotionally and mentally as a stay at home mom and that I needed to take the necessary steps to bring art back into my life. I am at my best when I'm working creatively. I wanted to keep it simple and attainable, because I only had brief moments to myself which disallowed me to complete a project in one sitting. I had to take it one step at a time … Bite Size if you will. In these little Bite Size bits of time between naps, kids in school or after bedtime I would carve small blocks. I kept my designs simple, just starting with an eye. I carved different styles of eyes each night on different blocks. The designs evolved from there, progressing in subject, detail, size and meaning. Eventually I had an inventory of over 50 print editions and was selling at markets by the summer of 2023.
Bite Size Studio was born from a place of feeling isolated, lost and overwhelmed. It was developed as a means of rediscovering myself after several tragic losses and the newly acquired titles of Wife and Mother. However, it has developed into a passion project for bringing the healing properties of art to our community. The name, Bite Size Studio, serves as a reminder that you don't arrive at the big goals by biting off more than you can chew but rather performing bite size tasks that chomp away at the larger goal. Larger goals for Bite Size Studio will aim for an inclusive space for community members and artists to explore different mediums, discuss current projects, learn new skills, and build a community focused on growth and wellness through art.
Art is necessary. Art is for everyone. Art is healing. Let's make something together.
My ever-evolving artistic voice celebrates the absurdity in life and reimagines everyday spaces and characters. There are themes of grief, joy and humor that viewers connect to their own experiences. Throughout my work themes of changing identity, duality of emotions, and regrowth from change/tragedy. These works are hand pulled linocut prints, up-cycled garments with block prints and canvas patches. My work is mainly relief prints and collage, however, other mediums tend to show up from time to time as well. My current work is an outward expression of the unlearning of life.
In my studio I find as many ways as I can to work sustainably. This is done by saving everything I make, good or bad. The bad gets reused for new projects, thank you cards, clothing tags, however it can serve a new purpose. Additionally my hand printed garments are all purchased second hand before heading to the landfill. There are many ways I try to reduce the waste I produce, for example check out the "Postcards from the Trash" series!
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