I embrace surrealism, drawing on its contradictions and metaphors to express complex emotions, including chronic stress, vulnerability, and the challenges of healing. By embedding personal symbols in my work, I create a protective layer that turns private feelings into art. My use of oil paint, neon acrylics, and mixed media, including vintage jewelry, fabric, and found objects, grounds my paintings in tangible memory and history. This approach enables me to transform struggle into a visual conversation, with each piece serving as both an act of self-preservation and a reflection of my evolving emotional landscape.