The Selkie

hand cut tyvek, spray paint, plastic rod, glue

Middle panel 81” H x 49” W, left and right panels 81”H x 24”W

The Selkie explores the aching duality of existing between worlds—trapped between the wild, chaotic depths of the ocean and the constraints of the domestic shore. This figure speaks to the profound longing of displacement, cultural heritage, and the immigrant experience. Suspended away from the wall by thin fishing wire, the Tyvek scroll sways gently with the air currents of the gallery. This fluid movement captures the Selkie’s permanent state of suspension, caught between the quiet structure of daily life and the boundless currents of the creative imagination.

These large-scale, intricate panels are suspended away from the wall, allowing light to cast dynamic shadows throughout the gallery space. Moving between substance and silhouette, the artwork functions as a visual threshold where ancient stories meet contemporary life, celebrating the enduring power of these mythic archetypes.