i built a home just for us

Inspired by alebrijes and the use of candles in Catholic mourning practices, this work serves as a votive for an altar. The imagery used references traditional design work throughout Latin America, as well as offerings, orchids, and flames.

This form has been explored through different iterations.

i built a home just for us

2024

paper, PVA adhesive, light

i built a home just for us ii

2024

paper, PVA, LED candle

This work is part of “the things we take (and the things we couldn’t)”

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