Communicator with Strategic Insight | Designer | Advocate for Equity & Truth
What began as a mass-produced triptych became a quiet act of transformation. Through layered paint, restraint, and deliberate interruption, a decorative object evolved into a singular work. Crowned Toward the Void explores presence, direction, and the moment of standing still before choosing what comes next.
Created in 2010, La Gioconda Visiting Her Old Friend Leonardo reimagines the Mona Lisa as a visitor rather than an icon. Through constructed space, borrowed history, and quiet light, the work explores authorship, lineage, and presence, inviting reflection on how classical images continue to live beyond their frames.
Professional Summary Creative professional with more than a decade of experience leading visual communication and brand storytelling for mission-driven organizations. Skilled in creative direction, design strategy, and message alignment across print, digital, and community platforms. Passionate about purpose-driven work that advances inclusion, accessibility, and social good. Known for combining creative leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional …
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The Evolution of Communication: Textuality vs. Iconography Textuality is the quality of text that conveys meaning, while iconography refers to the use of images to communicate. Are these two modes of expression really at odds—or do they represent an evolution in how we process and share ideas? From Letters to Stories Consider this: if I …
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Mikhail Oparin 