Has anyone seen mama?

Ceramic, glass, wood

These works reimagine the traditional ceramic tchotchkes that populated the shelves of my childhood—a collection of antique objects that formed the backdrop of a "normal" household. In "Everything is Going to Be Just Fine," the cat-woman figure, with her broken limbs and casual cigarette, appears quaint and delicate at first glance, yet hints at the contradictions between real life and the ideals of make-believe. This piece blurs the line between the polished surface and the hidden fractures beneath, presenting the domestic facade and that things are not always what they seem.

Has Anyone Seen Mama? extends this exploration by examining themes of visibility, identity, and the unseen labor woven into domestic life. The figure of the reclining cat-woman blends seamlessly with the intricately patterned sofa, almost dissolving into the background, a playful way of speaking about women in caregiving roles who can become so enmeshed within their homes that they risk losing their sense of self - the erasure of identity within a familiar space.

Inspired by the short story The Yellow Wallpaper, the bold yellow pattern draws attention even as it obscures. Together, these pieces question the cost of invisibility and honor the complex inner lives of those whose work remains hidden behind closed doors. Everything is Going to Be Just Fine and Has Anyone Seen Mama? challenge viewers to look beyond appearances, recognizing the layers that lie beneath the surface of everyday life.