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The artwork shown in this slideshow is the first completed set. There will be 7 illustration + wearable art pairings total and smaller studies and jewelry pieces throughout. 

what is renaissance in bloom?

At its core, Renaissance in Bloom is about revealing the extraordinary in the everyday. It bridges art, identity, and the natural world—inviting viewers to slow down, look closely, and reconsider what classical beauty can be.

By placing Black, Brown, and Asian figures at the center of a historically exclusive visual tradition, the exhibition becomes not only an artistic offering but an act of reclamation. It resonates with people who value authenticity, hand-crafted work, and stories rooted in intention.

Why It Matters

My hope is that the exhibition sparks meaningful conversations about art, identity, preservation, and the human experience. I want it to reach across communities—to art lovers, students, collectors, families, and anyone drawn to nature or classical aesthetics—and offer something genuine, grounding, and inspiring.

Renaissance in Bloom blends illustration and wearable art to explore preservation, identity, and transformation through florals and nature-inspired resin jewelry. The exhibition reimagines classical traditions by centering Black, Brown, and Asian figures in a visual history that has often excluded them.

Adornment is presented as presence, authority, and self-definition. Through preserved botanicals, the work reflects cultural memory, care, and the beauty of making identity visible.

Featuring original ink and colored pencil illustrations paired with handcrafted botanical jewelry, the exhibition invites viewers to step into the work. Pieces are available as both paired artworks and standalone jewelry.

Renaissance in Bloom brings together illustration and wearable art in a body of work that explores preservation, identity, and transformation through preserved florals and nature-inspired resin jewelry. The exhibition reimagines classical art traditions by intentionally placing Black, Brown, and Asian figures at the forefront of a visual history that has long excluded or minimized these identities.

In classical art, power was often communicated through posture, scale, and ornament. In this series, those same visual languages are reclaimed to center figures who have historically been pushed to the margins. Here, adornment is not treated as decoration, but as authority, presence, and self-definition.

The florals within the work speak to preservation, cultural memory, and the natural world. They reinforce the idea that identity and history deserve care, permanence, and visibility. This project is deeply personal, shaped by years of drawing, studying botanical forms, and searching for ways to honor the communities and stories that shaped me.

The exhibition features original black-and-white ink and colored pencil illustrations of Greek-inspired figures adorned with handcrafted preserved botanical resin jewelry. Each jewelry piece is made from real flowers, pearls, crystals, and natural materials. Displayed beside their illustrated counterparts on stone stands, the wearable sculptures create a quiet but powerful dialogue between fine art and adornment.

By pairing wearable art with illustration, the exhibition invites viewers to imagine themselves within the work. Purchasing a piece is not simply acquiring jewelry; it is participating in the concept and carrying the artwork beyond the gallery. Standalone jewelry pieces are also available.

Equipment + Infrastructure

This would include publishing and recording equipment, ventilation equipment, and classroom infrastructure equipment. 

This expanded platform will allow visitors worldwide to explore the artwork, learn techniques, and engage with the project long after the exhibition ends.