My Emotional Baggage Cart series is deeply personal—a reflection of the weight we all carry, shaped by identity, trauma, and resilience. These sculptures are built from materials like zip ties, paracord, and vintage fabrics, each carefully chosen to represent the layers of emotions we accumulate over time. They are more than just art; they’re vessels for holding the personal and collective experiences that shape us.
Each cart I create tells a story, woven with the threads of microaggressions, stereotypes, and societal expectations, but also resilience, survival, and healing. Using techniques like knotting, weaving, and wrapping, I work intuitively, letting the materials guide me. The tactile nature of this process mirrors the emotions I’m unpacking—it’s messy, complex, and deeply human.
Collaboration is a vital part of my process. I often invite others to share their stories and energy, weaving these collective experiences into the work. This communal element transforms each cart into something bigger than myself, sparking conversations about empathy, bias, and the invisible burdens we all carry.
When I transform a simple shopping cart into a layered, dynamic sculpture, I’m asking: How do we carry our emotional baggage? What are we ready to unpack? And how can art help us heal?
For me, creating these works is as much about the journey as the finished piece. My hope is that these carts inspire others to confront their own stories, find strength in their scars, and see beauty in the process of healing. After all, the things we carry—no matter how heavy—can become something transformative when we choose to face them with creativity and courage.