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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 reimagines classical art by centering Black, Brown, and Asian figures within a visual history that has long overlooked them. Drawing from traditional languages of posture, scale, and ornamentation, the work presents adornment not as decoration, but as authority.

The exhibition pairs black and white ink and colored pencil illustrations of Greek inspired figures with handcrafted preserved floral resin jewelry made from real flowers, pearls, crystals, and natural materials. Each wearable sculpture is displayed beside its illustrated counterpart, creating a dialogue between fine art and adornment.

The florals speak to preservation, cultural memory, and the belief that identity deserves permanence. Purchasing a piece is not simply buying jewelry. It is participating in the work and carrying the art beyond the gallery.

Renaissance in Bloom brings together illustration and wearable art, featuring 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 many classical works, power was communicated through posture, scale, and ornamentation. In this series, those same visual languages are used to reclaim space and center figures who have historically been pushed to the margins. Adornment is presented not as decoration, but as authority.

The florals reference 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, reflecting 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 preserved botanical resin jewelry. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted from real flowers, pearls, crystals, and natural materials. Wearable sculptures are displayed beside their illustrated counterparts on stone stands, creating a quiet yet powerful dialogue between fine art and adornment.

By pairing wearable art with illustration, viewers are invited to imagine themselves within the work. Purchasing a piece is not simply buying 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.