Creativity extends beyond my work and into how I spend my free time. As an introvert, I value quiet moments to explore new hobbies, make things with my hands, and follow my curiosity. Here’s a look at some of the creative pursuits I’ve been diving into recently.
After years of saying, "I should try pottery someday," I finally signed up for classes in 2022. I've been hooked ever since, spending time both wheel throwing and hand building. It's become one of my favorite ways to unplug, get my hands dirty, and embrace the simple joy of making things from clay.
I just started this hobby a few weeks ago. There's something oddly satisfying about carving into a linoleum block and watching an image emerge one cut at a time.
My love of photography comes from my mother, an artist and photographer who sparked my interest and taught me the foundations of the medium. Today, I enjoy shooting both 35mm and 120 film, experimenting with different cameras and capturing moments through a slower, more deliberate process.
Bosjökloster, Sweden, 2018, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Warwick, NY, 2018, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Long Beach Island, NJ, 2018, Canon ae-1 35mm
Brooklyn, NY, 2021, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Bosjökloster, Sweden, 2018, Canon ae-1 35mm
Brooklyn, NY, 2021, Mamiya medium format, 120 film
Lund, Sweden, 2018 , Canon ae-1, 35mm
Staten Island, NY, 2022, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Philadelphia, PA, 2021, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Staten Island, NY , 2019, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Brooklyn, NY, 2022, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Manhattan, NY, 2022, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Philadelphia, PA, 2021, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Pemaquid Point, ME, 2022, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Manhattan, NY, 2022, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Cold Spring, NY, 2024, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Staten Island, New York, 2022, Canon ae-1 35mm
Glacier National Park, MT, 2021, Sunbeam '120'
Glacier National Park, MT, 2021, Sunbeam '120'
Laguna Beach, CA, 2020, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Staten Island, NY, 2020, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Vrångö, Sweden, 2018, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Warwick, NY, 2018, Canon ae-1 35mm
Manahawkin, NJ, 2018, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Long Beach Island, NJ, 2018, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Long Beach Island, NJ, 2018, Canon ae-1, 35mm
Knitting is a creative practice I inherited from my mother and have continued to develop over the years. After starting with scarves, I've expanded into garment-making, including knitted tops. Beyond the craft itself, I value the opportunity to learn alongside my mother and sister as we work through new techniques and challenges together.