“She sat in the circle” debuted at the Jen Tough Gallery in Santa Fe. It is the sister piece, “She sat beside her,” which was shown at the New Museum Los Gatos in the fall of 2024.

Both works are deep studies in connection, with the shapes representing the individuals who shape our lives, the bonds we form, and the strength we draw from one another over time. The blocks stand distinct from each other, exploring the interplay between individuality and togetherness. In reorienting these forms, I wanted to emphasize the essential strength of community.