My work centers on people, story, and the spaces where identity and lived experience intersect. Through photography and mixed-media practices, I explore connection, presence, and the quiet moments that hold meaning.

I’m drawn to portraiture as a way of honoring individuals and their stories, creating work that feels both personal and collective. My approach is intentional and collaborative, shaped by community, culture, and time spent listening.

I see my practice as both documentation and storytelling—creating images that hold space for memory, resilience, and reflection.

Education

AAS in Professional Photography, Western Iowa Tech Community College (2014)

BA in Graphic Design, Bellevue University (2021)

Leadership Siouxland, Class of 2025 (2025)

Selected Exhibitions & Projects

Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Native American Exhibition - (September 2006)

Sioux City Art Center – Artcetera (April 2024)

Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation & Museum – I have a Name… (August 2024)

Great Plains Art Museum – (September 2024)

Angel De Cora Museum and Research Center – Powwow Portraits (September 2024 & 2025)

Joslyn Art Museum – (September 2024)

Dubuque Museum of Art – In Conversation: Will Wilson Exhibit (October 2025)

Boards & Committees

Leadership Siouxland — Board Member

ArtSplash Steering Committee, Sioux City Art Center — Committee Member