THIS WORK IS DEEPLY PERSONAL TO ME. 

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In 2021, my father passed away. I did not have the opportunity to be with him in his final moments, and neither did the rest of my family. That absence—the inability to say goodbye, to witness, to be present—left a lasting impact on me.

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In the time that followed, I turned to what I knew: making.

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I created two memorial pieces in his honor, one of which was made using many of his personal belongings. Through the process of working with these materials—objects he had touched, used, and lived with—I found a way to stay connected to him. It became a space where grief, memory, and presence could exist together.

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That process was not only meaningful—it was deeply healing.

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Since then, these pieces have been exhibited many times. Each time they are shared, my father’s memory continues to live on. His story is told again, his presence felt, and in some way, he is introduced to others. That experience has shown me how powerful it can be to create something tangible that carries memory forward.

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After a loss, we are often left with many belongings—objects that hold meaning, but can also feel overwhelming to sort through or let go of. In my practice, I work with individuals and families to gently engage with these materials, incorporating what feels right into a single piece. This process creates a focused, intentional way to honor a loved one while also helping to release the pressure of holding onto everything.

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In this way, the act of making becomes a kind of ritual—one that can exist for many types of loss. It offers a way to transform what has been left behind into something cohesive, meaningful, and lasting. These pieces can be kept, worn, or passed on, carrying memory forward without the weight of accumulation.

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This is what led me to this work.

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Through my practice as an artist and my training in end-of-life care, I now guide others in creating objects that honor loved ones and hold memory. Whether through personal belongings, shared materials, or symbolic forms, these pieces become a way to remember, to connect, and to carry forward what matters most.

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This work is my calling.

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To sit with others in moments of grief, remembrance, and transition—and to create something meaningful together—is a profound act of care. It offers a way to engage with loss that is active, tangible, and deeply personal.

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Each piece is not only an object, but a continuation of presence, memory, and relationship.

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MY BACKGROUND AND APPROACH

I am trained in end-of-life care and bring extensive experience as a workshop facilitator and event planner working with community organizations as well as in private, intimate settings. I guide individuals and groups through hands-on processes designed for remembrance, honoring loved ones, meaningful life moments, and gently moving through grief—creating space for connection, reflection, healing, and the making of meaningful experiences and objects.

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My personal art practice and background are interdisciplinary, including dance, performance, audio, jewelry making, metalsmithing, and visual arts such as painting, sculpture, and graphic design.

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​TRAINING + EDUCATION

• INELDA End-of-Life Doula Trained

• Sacred Crossings Institute for Conscious Dying - Death Midwifery Trained

• Universal Life Church Ordained Minister

• Pasadena City College - Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making Certificate

• The Art Institute of California, Los Angeles - Audio Production B.A. Degree

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

• DESVIADO | Interdisciplinary Artist, Jeweler, Teaching Artist, and Educator

• FRIENDS Funeral Home

• PIECES | Instructor and Events Coordination

• Culver City Rock and Mineral Club | Workshop Facilitator

• RHF | Workshop Facilitator

• TSA Housing | Workshop Facilitator