Experiments

In this preparatory piece, I explored the typography of global currencies, focusing on 1s and 100s, to create collages that reframe these familiar digits as visual conversations about the omnipresence and meaning of money in our lives.

In this color project, I explored how metallic objects interact with the vibrant energy of yellow, using their reflective surfaces to highlight the interplay of light, texture, and emotion, revealing how resilience and radiance can coexist within polished exteriors.

In Chalice of Innocence by Sergio Aleman, the blue glass goblet becomes a delicate enclosure that both protects and confines a rabbit symbolizing innocence, evoking tension between preservation and the loss of natural freedom.

In Brewed Identity by Sergio Aleman, the tea kettle’s spout becomes a metaphorical channel through which private rituals of self-expression steep into public identity, shaped by environment and intentional revelation.

My first wire sculpture, a pair of Gucci glasses crafted from heavy gauge metal—taught me the art of control, precision, and working through resistance, marking the start of my journey from representational forms to more ambitious, abstract creations.

In my latest blog post, I introduce “Grumpy,” my first abstract wire sculpture, a playful, crab-inspired piece that captures moodiness in spindly legs and a cloud-like form, envisioning it not just as a model, but as a future 8-foot interactive installation blending whimsy with attitude.

Barely Wealthy by Sergio Aleman contrasts human vulnerability with society’s fixation on material wealth, depicting a nude figure clutching an oversized penny to challenge viewers to question whether true value lies in our humanity or the currency we cling to for validation.

The Flamingo Hotel by Sergio Aleman juxtaposes a vibrant flamingo against a stoic New York hotel façade, exploring the tension between nature’s elegance and urban rigidity while asking whether grace and individuality can thrive within the confines of the concrete jungle.