TROOPERTINA

Identity, conformity, and the tension between who we are and who we perform

Troopertinas Series

Troopertinas explores feminine energy as a force of resilience, identity, and transformation. Through elongated figures and humanized helmets, the series examines strength, vulnerability, and the complexity of the human experience.

Emerging from personal introspection, each Troopertina functions as a symbolic reflection of healing and self-discovery. Subtle variations in posture and expression reveal emotional depth beneath a constructed exterior, inviting viewers into their own internal dialogue.

The work blends cultural references with personal narrative, using symbolism and repetition to question identity, protection, and performance. At its core, the series positions femininity as a dynamic and transformative force; one that challenges, heals, and redefines the self.

Melted Trooper

This work centers on resilience, collapse, and reconstruction; a reflection of burnout, loss, and the process of rebuilding the self.

Melted Trooper stands as a pivotal piece within the practice; the only work to survive a devastating studio fire, becoming a symbol of rebirth and continuity.

The distorted, melting form functions as both figure and state of mind; a visual record of psychological exhaustion and release. Through material, gesture, and deformation, the piece captures a moment where structure breaks down, allowing transformation to begin.

Rather than presenting defeat, the work reframes destruction as origin; a point where identity is stripped, confronted, and rebuilt through creation.