Collage
2017-Ongoing
At its core, Composting Culture is a celebration of the eclectic and the unexpected. By melding together fragments of personal narrative, fairy tales, mass media, and pop culture, I seek to unravel the layers of meaning embedded within our collective consciousness. Each piece is a patchwork quilt of memories and dreams, inviting viewers to journey through a labyrinth of imagery and symbolism.
In my exploration of this fertile terrain, I draw upon the visual language of scrapbooking, infusing each composition with a sense of intimacy and nostalgia. Like a curator assembling a museum of the mind, I juxtapose found objects and ephemera, allowing them to converse and collide in a riotous dance of color and texture.
Yet beneath the surface whimsy lies a deeper interrogation of cultural norms and expectations. By incorporating elements of National Geographic propaganda, I confront the constructed narratives that shape our understanding of the world around us, challenging viewers to question their assumptions and biases.
Ultimately, Composting Culture is a testament to the power of creativity to transcend boundaries and forge connections. It is a call to embrace the chaos of existence and find beauty in the unexpected, reminding us that even in the most unlikely of places, magic can be found.