In building sensorial experiences, I exploit the incessant glow of a computer screen to
pull the digital into conversation with the handmade. As a interdisciplinary artist, I stitch, layer, and build forms to activate through digital means.

I utilize elements of my mountain upbringing as I work across physical and digital
mediums. After receiving a disintegrating folder containing the family archive, I
began exploring the evolving identity of Appalachia. This archival exploration, fused with my background in technology, led me to see narratives emerging from what is often overlooked in broader cultural discussions. In regards to what documents and photos were valued enough to make it into a folder, I’m interested in how archives inform ideas of “rediscovery” versus a “new discovery” and how they serve as a social and political force.

My research centers on Appalachian Sci-Fi, which reimagines regional rural histories
and emerging technologies. In defining the parameters of Sci-Fi Appalachia for art
making, I seek to challenge the reductive stories that have historically shaped the
region’s identity, emphasizing the importance of envisioning alternative worlds. How
do we pull from the archives to frame a new narrative?