This is an excerpt of an experimental video piece showcasing work I’ve done to make a series of masks as well as a set of wings. The wings are made with fish skins I have collected and tanned from two sides of the Pacific.

I don’t know if I am done, or if I will ever be done finding new questions. It’s an open endless question with no interrogation or answer

As a response to “What do you desire to hear, see, taste, smell, or touch, as you view this material?” I was inspired to eat rice. Next thing I knew, it had turned into a whole meal.

Adora and Larissa discuss the arts

Painting – digital watercolor and acrylic

A response to what is a seed dialogue with Diane.

Dear Data 2 – Making Something That Isn’t Food – February 2025

mud flats and their cracks remind me of our skin and the groves of our beingness

This piece was made in memory of those we have lost and those who have struggled and sacrificed so much, so we could be here now.

Image of a seed cycle of life.

Adora and Larissa discuss the arts

“To hear it, you had to be there,” quote from Lydie’s Seed.

ALPSP – Seed #3 – FIND MUTYA A sound collage of vocals and loops to convey the essence of forgiving my past in order to keep moving forward. Note: Trigger warning, there are sound samples of a gunshot, a guns trigger being pulled back, glass shattering and breaking, heavy metal slamming.

A response to the idea of balancing ourselves. How do you practice self care? How does your self care extend into your community? How does your self care impact your ability to collaborate effectively?

Response to “What is a Seed?”

I felt compelled to be in the forest, my grand mother and great grand mother on my mother’s side speaking to me. Through my eyes, I felt that they were telling me to protect love and the lonely. 

After Nanay’s Flesh An excerpt of a zine of Felt Pen Art and Words honouring Matriarchs, my Nanay (mother) for the love, life, courage and sacrifices she was able to provide for me and my siblings to have a better chance at life. Full zine will be officially released August 7th, 2025, her Birthday.

Shyamali Khastagir was an extraordinary painter and activist. She is also, simply, my Mashi (aunt). This is one of my attempts to paint like her. This day I was just trying to draw eyes and find the flow of lines. When I looked closer, there was so much more.

Our capacity and ability to effectively support others rests on the foundation of how we care for ourselves

Making a necklace in honour of Sarvia Villagante aka my Aunty Neneng