Artist Statement:

My neon practice is mainly about exploring my own identity, specifically my gender and sexuality.  I was living in a one bedroom alone on the first floor and thought a lot about how vulnerable it was to be so exposed. I loved letting light in and seeing the bustling world around me, but it meant that everyone could see into my private space.  This idea of vulnerability and exposure really stuck with me. I love how red neon, like an open window, demands our attention and holds us captive. Don’t Mind Me Just Air Drying My Delicates and See me, be gentle are neon lingerie and under garments that symbolize womanhood and sexual empowerment. It has become a way to express the confidence and the desire to be vulnerable and open about these things. A clothing line can often give you a snapshot into someone’s life. It’s typically out in the open for the wandering gaze to pass over.  The more I learn about myself the more authentic version I can be and the more vulnerable I can be with friends and lovers.