I am fascinated by the fluid forms found in marine life, and fish symbolize creativity, transformation and endurance. The koi-inspired color palette of red, orange and gold represents passion, enthusiasm and prosperity. These are all fitting motifs for the creative journey and each completed work serves as a marker of its present moment. The lessons learned during the creative process are present in the culmination of the project and serve as a guide for the evolution of future work in a continuous cycle of growth.

The materials used include an assortment of decorative papers, an old certificate folder, a greeting card envelope and an aluminum wine cork cover. Each scale was individually punched out by hand and glued in place to showcase its texture and build a sculptural form. Piecing the fish together in this way was equal parts labor intensive and meditative.