“As my chronic illnesses became more severe, my art started to become a way for me to process what I was going through. My work began reflecting my surroundings, and I found myself painting IV's and exam rooms, sketching my medications on my pill refill days, and doing watercolors of bright yellow hospital socks through a series called "Catharsis," where I documented and processed my journey through illness and disability. I was compelled to document my life as a chronically ill person, partially for myself, but also for others. This also brought about my "Get Well Soon" series as I was sent flowers during my illness, and was faced with the reality that I would never truly "get well." In both of these bodies of work, I felt that it was important to give the viewer a chance to observe what life can be like for someone who is chronically ill.”