Seeking Comfort is a collection of images exploring the difficult relationship one can have with their own body. The way in which clouds are continuously changing relate to the fleeting and fluctuating acceptance I have towards my own skin. Clouds are constantly in motion with their admirable shapes and curves, present one second, and gone the next. This experience is similar to the way in which I experience comfort in my body. I feel discomfort thinking of my body as a whole, however I find solace in the little, unique markings that appear throughout. The freckles, birthmarks, surgery scars, and places of discoloration are what I find beautiful. The parts in which you have to physically get close to appreciate the small things are what make inhabiting my own body a bit easier. I also created images with my partner to bring light to how someone else can love my skin in the places which I do not. 

This series of images was inspired by California College of the Arts’ 2025 Sex Week which was the college’s first series of events dedicated to sexual health and wellness created by MC Payen. The Sex art show was curated by Kaeli Mcleod sponsored by the Center for Art and Public Life (CAPL).

Through instant film and digital manipulation, I am navigating the inner workings of my brain around my crippling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I feel as though there are many different people within me, each having different obsessive worries, thought patterns, and demeanors towards me. Can you see all the people in my mind? The answer will always be no because even I can’t see them all.

This series of medium format images is part of a project where I document how the natural and industrial world coexist, focusing on how we as humans try to navigate a sense of place. When I found a location for my each exposure, I asked my friend Kaeli to put themself in the frame where they saw fit — no further direction. This gave my images playfulness, joy, and spontaneity while also showcasing Kaeli’s relationship to the environment.