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Stories from the hotshop and beyond—reflections on making, embodiment, and becoming.
Caught between fear and purpose, I realized it wasn’t logistics holding me back—it was doubt. Assembling the dragon became not just a technical task, but an act of reclaiming confidence, reminding myself that being undaunted doesn’t mean being fearless—it means moving forward anyway.
My first glass melt was a mix of nerves, joy, and unexpected lessons. From ignition to first gather, the day unfolded with small setbacks, quiet triumphs, and the unforgettable moment of blowing my very first bubble of glass.
After months of planning, my mobile furnace finally came to life. From the careful setup to the first ignition, the day was filled with problem-solving, adrenaline, and the quiet triumph of watching my dragon breathe fire.
Assembling my mobile hot shop was a moment of quiet transformation—filled with reflection, lineage, and the feeling of stepping fully into my own space as an artist.
Sparked by a single art call, this project grew into a two-year exploration of honeybee collapse. The Hive Project became both a creative response and a call to awareness, supported by a community-driven Kickstarter.
This work chronicles my mother’s breast cancer journey—moving beyond symbolic awareness to reveal the raw, personal reality of illness and resilience. Each piece is a step, a mark of strength, and a tribute to her grace.