12-inch bronze sculpture unveiled at ABFI’s premier fundraising gala in Calgary and Edmonton, presented to an audience of over 600 attendees, and awarded to the LeLacheur Family.
In our society today, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stand out and maintain a unique identity. Every day, I feel the anxiety and social pressure to fit in with the world around me, often finding myself trying not to be seen.
In this sculpture, I present tall, slender forms, each with their own unique identities. Some complement each other, showing similarities, while others lean away, their differences starkly emphasized through surface finish and construction. This arrangement expresses a resistance to cohesion, something I feel is often missing in the world today.
Each wooden form was individually cut and sculpted, only coming together in display at the very end of the process. This method reflects my curiosity about individuality and expression—what would our world look like if we embraced our differences instead of conforming? What would a city look like if buildings weren’t shaped to match, and if people felt free to express their identities outwardly, even at the risk of standing apart?
