NINE DRESSES (POWERFUL WOMEN SERIES) / 36 x 36” / acrylic, paper / $2,100

It’s a man’s world, but it would be nothing without a woman or a girl” - James Brown

In this series, the origami dress is a symbol of the quiet strength of women. Formed from translucent paper, each dress appears fragile, yet its folded structure is remarkably resilient—a reflection of the way women often balance vulnerability with endurance.

The dresses rise from layers of expressive marks, and earthy tones, referenceing the public world—history, commerce, and institutions traditionally shaped by men—while suggesting the complexity of the spaces women continue to navigate and redefine.

Each dress stands alone, yet together they create a powerful chorus, honoring the women whose perseverance, creativity, and compassion have shaped families, communities, and culture. Their influence is rarely loud, but it is lasting.

The luminous dresses against the textured surface speak to a belief at the heart of my work: strength and femininity are not opposites. Beauty, grace, and resilience coexist, quietly transforming the world and expanding what is possible for future generations.