Still Life: Influence

Still Life: Influence is an intimate photographic exploration of the quiet beauty that shaped my artistic eye—most profoundly, the influence of my mother and her dedication to pottery and other art forms. These photos weave together still life compositions featuring her handmade vessels, and cherished objects of my own, inviting viewers into a world where form, function, and memory intersect.

These photographs trace the lineage of my creative development—how growing up surrounded by intentional, hands-on creation instilled in me a sensitivity to light, shape, and storytelling. The photographs are not just records of objects but portraits of influence: a quiet homage to the environments and people who taught me to see. This series is as much about artistic inheritance as it is about stillness, inviting reflection on the beauty that forms us when we’re not even aware it’s happening.