This collection, Amanita, takes a closer look at the internal organs of human beings. Unable to see our insides, we imagine through the pieces and theoretically dissect and rip ourselves open, exposing the toxic consumerist products disposed of in nature that ruptures out of our bodies. Because many chemicals and pollutants, like plastics, cannot decompose, animals and wildlife are often affected. However, is it possible to find poisonous substances we created in our own bodies’ systems by consuming the affected nature?

My biomorphic pieces gather their inspiration from organisms found in nature; pod-like structures, and petals observed in flora. They represent the dispersion and spread of toxins. Pods are chased with fine silver or die-formed, while the petal wire structures are dipped into UV resin to create transparent petal elements that are placed inside the silver pods with tap and die. Within the bright silver, hints of colors appear inside the clear resin. As light shines through the pieces, the elements illuminate and come to life. In this way, I attempt to represent the fragility of the human body and the delicacy of nature.