Gated Garden No.8 The Secret Garden 2024

 After Losing my daughter at 20 weeks pregnant in 2016. Mentally, physically, and spiritually broken, I immersed myself into everything that was creative to soothe my depression. I said yes to every client that booked me for makeup and hair jobs. I went back to school for audio engineering at night and during my days off I reconnected with nature while building my relationship with God. In October 2021 I started working with flowers creating my first “Gated Garden sculpture No.1” A wearable floral sculpture with many layers that hid the pain I was feeling at the time, this sculpture helped me through my own rebirth.

My solo show has been years in the making. I am grateful to share my journey with you and invite you all to face the challenges you may need to overcome and heal. Take your time to breathe in the positive energy around you. Reflect then release those burdens with Gratitude that you made it through as you enter “The Secret Garden “

 Throughout my installation I used:  Recycled floral wire, repurposed foam mannequin heads, fake flowers, moss, assorted bric and brac, photo prints, gate, beautiful Insects, mini plants, mushrooms, an old doll, birds, led lights and turntables that move the sculptures to a film /sound design piece the artist produced. 

“Nature is her refuge… nature heals… nature does not judge. it thrives no matter what it faces.”

  “Breathe Life Live Beauty” -Miyako J. 1978