My work centers on the art form of quilling. Each coil is rolled by hand and placed one by one to create an abstract collage or mosaic. My work is composed of these paper coils (quilling), which are arranged to evoke an image or feeling. I spend hours quilling paper into tight individual coils and then separating them into warm and cool tones. It takes roughly 1.5 minutes to roll a small coil and 10 minutes to roll a multicolored coil. Disconnecting from the chaos of daily life is an important element of self-care. The art of quilling is like meditation, with the repeated movements flowing into a creative stream of consciousness. I hand-roll strips of paper into small discs that become an abstract piece of art. I strive to evoke tranquility that allows viewers to disconnect. With vibrant colors and attention to detail, I aim to capture the eye and the imagination. I invite the viewer to decipher the complex interplay of shapes and colors.

The origins of this art form are not known. Some people believe that quilling originated in China after the invention of paper, while others think the craft originated in the 13th century. Nuns would roll strips of gilded paper cut from books. The paper filigree designs were then used to decorate books and religious objects. Paper quilling resurged in popularity in the 18th century as a "suitable" pastime for the women of the aristocracy. The art of quilling spread from Europe to America and was favored by the American colonists as a decorative method.

Recently, quilling has experienced a resurgence in popularity and has been elevated to an art form, with artists using paper coils and strips to create everything from decorated cards to large-scale installations.