The Core

My art begins with a question: Who are we beneath all the layers? I’ve always felt drawn to the space between the visible and the invisible, the physical body we move through the world with, and the energy that surrounds and shapes us. That space, quiet and often overlooked, holds something essential. Something sacred. I work with mixed media to explore that space. Ancient Eastern philosophies, especially those passed down by sages from my roots, guide much of my process. Symbols like the Sriyantra, a sacred geometric map of the universe, aren’t just designs to me. They are living, breathing pathways. They remind us that we are not separate from the cosmos, but deeply embedded into it. This installation sculpture is inspired by the four outer gates of the Sriyantra, shaped like a puzzle. Each side represents one of the elements (air, water, fire, earth) and is colored to reflect their nature. Round elements in each gate has Sanskrit word Subha, which means “good fortune.” The idea is simple, but powerful: no matter which path we take in life, if we walk it with honesty and a desire to know ourselves, it will lead us closer to light. But it all begins with a choice. A first step. The courage to begin the journey inward. Throughout my center sculpture, I have included Sanskrit mantras, Aham Brahmasmi, which means “I am the Universe.” These aren’t just words, they’re vibrations. They carry energy. They invite us to feel rather than just think. I return again and again to the idea of puzzles, of pieces coming together. Sometimes life feels fragmented, like we’re scattered across different versions of ourselves. But if we pause and pay attention, we begin to see how it all fits, how even the broken parts are part of the whole. My work is a way of listening. It’s a quiet offering to the wisdom that came before me, and a reflection of the world I carry within. In a time when so much pulls us outward, I hope it offers a moment to turn inward, and maybe, to remember something you’ve always known.