Engaging in meaningful conversation not only reveals individual stories but uncovers many of the similarities we face. From concerns and worries to aspirations and goals, experiences unite us, regardless of where we come from and where we are going.
Part of my work as a social artist is not only to observe overlaps but to draw attention to these connection points for others to see. As communities grow increasingly fractured, these shared nodes of the human experience matter more than ever. My projects, whether an intimate dinner party or a public event, aim to create a stage where similarities can be acknowledged and uniqueness can be respected. Where what might slip beneath the surface becomes visible and honored.
I’ve recognized that the role I play as host is less about solving problems and mediating differences. As I create events, I look to provide permission: Permission for participants to regard others, not through a curtain of separation, but through a lens that showcases possibility. A place where the dinner table serves as both a metaphor and the promising arena where potential and common ground can be explored.
