Nonsense Makes Sense

chapter 1

The Nonsense Makes Sense series is a twist on the art of shodō (Japanese calligraphy). Finding peace in the meditative connection of mind and body with the use of seemingly nonsensical, lighthearted, and playful pieces. On their own, they connect to the essence of a moment or thought, bound to limitations of text and imagery. A story can be told in one, while a larger story unfolds over the 176 piece body of work. 

This collection was created months after my dad’s passing. It documents my grief journey and how life still manages to find moments of lightness, confusion, gratitude, anxieties, and silliness during it all. The layout of the show, which hung from ceiling to floor, was intentional in mimicing not only the sense of overwhelm but the all incompassing feelings of grief. However, the longer you stayed, the more one discovers and finds the pieces that bring the comforts needed in that moment

My hope was that the abundance of work would serve as building blocks for people to create their own story to connect with. Moments of nonsense, can make sense. 

Debut at Park Life, San Francisco, CA from April 14th thru May 15th, 2023