I am fascinated by visual perception and how meaning is shaped by what we see and feel. My work explores the hidden geometries and patterns that connect seemingly separate perspectives into a greater whole. Through shapes, vibrant colors, light, and abstract forms, I create multidimensional spaces that reflect both the tangible universe and realms beyond the physical.

My process is deeply informed by intuition and my work as a psychic medium, Reiki Master Teacher, sound therapy practitioner, and intuitive development mentor through my practice, SonorousLight, LLC. Just as I listen for guidance in spiritual sessions, I approach painting and sculpture as a dialogue with unseen forces. Each mark, color, and form becomes a bridge between the visible and the invisible, embodying energies that seek harmony and balance.

Recently, I have expanded my practice to include kinetic sculptures made from laser-cut aluminum and mixed media, asking the question: What would it be like to walk through one of my paintings? These works invite viewers into an embodied experience, one that mirrors the way energy flows through and around us. These immersive installations serve as portals that invite viewers to move through these energetic fields, allowing them to feel rather than simply observe.

I draw inspiration from my Filipino heritage, particularly the symbols and patterns found in tribal tattoos and textiles. These designs are deeply rooted in storytelling, identity, and spiritual connection. By weaving this cultural language into my work, I honor my ancestry while exploring the complexities of personal and collective identity. My interest in technology, such as facial recognition software and its codification of physical characteristics, reflects another layer of inquiry: how we are seen, mapped, and defined by external systems versus our inner truths.

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I am a Filipina-American artist living and working in Western Massachusetts. I earned an MFA in painting from the University of Washington in Seattle. My work has been exhibited nationally and internationally at venues including the Museum of History and Industry, Albany International Airport, TurnPark Artspace, PULP, Tacoma Art Museum, and Newport Art Museum. I have received numerous awards and grants, including the Neddy Artist Fellowship for Painting from the Behnke Foundation, and support from the Northampton Arts Council/Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Beyond the studio, I serve my community through curatorial work, teaching, and storytelling. I co-curated The ArtSalon for 10 years. I currently sit on the Advisory Board for A.P.E. Gallery, Ltd., and founded Florence Night Out, an annual arts street festival celebrating creativity and connection for 7 years. You can hear me on the radio as host of ArtBeat Report on WHMP, where I highlight local artists and art happenings, and on my podcast, To Hum is Human, where I explore intuition and passionate purpose through conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, teachers, healers, and visionaries.

Through all of these roles—artist, healer, teacher, storyteller—my work is about connection: to Spirit, to ancestry, to community, and to the unseen threads that bind us all.

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