Hidden In Plain Sight explores the complex issues of mental health through the lens of forged metal. The figurative forms within the series reflect the lived experiences of anxiety and depression. The creative process begins by translating these emotional experiences into expressive paintings and marks, which are then reinterpreted into the medium of forged metal.

The interaction between the maker and the material evokes a conversation: the metal responds to each blow of the hammer, as the maker listens and adapts to its movement. This dialogue between material and creator emphasizes the emotional depth of the work.

The surfaces of the sculptures mirror a metaphysical landscape; each texture embedded with the weight of internal mental conflict. These tactile qualities visually articulate the turbulence of the mind, creating a visceral representation of emotional struggle.

“So much pain, so much torment it’s hard for others to tell. You’d never know what they carry inside; they’ve learned to hide it so well.

You wouldn’t think to ask if they’re okay, if they’re holding on. They seem so strong on the surface, like nothing could ever go wrong.

But often, it’s the strongest faces that bear the deepest scars. The strength to keep on fighting, lost in silence, like distant stars.

They fight their battles quietly, behind doors no one can see, Hidden in plain sight, unnoticed, lonely as can be.”