O Brawling Love

Class of 1925 Gallery, Wisconsin Union Directorate

April 4th-May 16th, 2025

With this body of work, I explore the intimate stories people carry within their bodies. The works in O Brawling Love delve into the bodily experiences of both transgender people and cisgender women, reflecting on the complex connections between these lived realities. The abstract sculptures presented here are intended to amplify uncomfortable sensations associated with the female-presenting body. These pieces examine the discomfort and pressure of being scrutinized—both by oneself and by society—and the expectation to conform to a female body, often sexualized through the male gaze. The abstracted forms of the body in these works invite viewers to engage with their own physicality and personal connections to these themes.

Thank you to UW-Madison for this opportunity to show my work at the Class of 1925 Gallery! Additional thanks to my committee, family, and friends, for their support of my vision and emerging practice.