The Braille Series was conceived shortly after being diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition that could eventually lead to permanent blindness. I developed a profound interest in surfaces and how they define or inform interior space, and began utilizing braille as a surface texture, represented by beads and gemstones embroidered onto various materials and forms. Braille not only delivers information through the necessity of touch to communicate meaning, but also visually suggests blemishes on the skin that invite a haptic exploration not unlike what apes experience while grooming one another.

HerSuit deeply references folklore, mythology, and transformation. The fairy tale "Allfurs” (beaded onto the inside of the lioness) tells the story of a princess who runs away from home. She asks each of her animal friends to contribute a small piece of their fur so she can make a cloak to disguise and protect herself. In mythology, the lioness represents feminine protection, courage, and strength.