Pretty Ugly
Pretty Ugly is about the messy truth of growth. Real change is awkward and uncomfortable, not pretty and clean. This series pairs women with animals that represent the inner forces shaping who we become. These creatures aren’t decoration. They’re the parts of ourselves we can’t ignore, the instincts that push us forward even when we’re scared. Each piece is about sitting in the discomfort, staying with the strange and wrong feelings until they become right. Growth means holding both beautiful and disturbing at the same time. Pretty Ugly honors that uncomfortable space where transformation actually happens.
Frida | The Crane
The crane represents potential for growth that’s right in front of her. But her eyes look past it, as if trying to ignore the truth she can’t unsee. The crane stands for grace and balance, but she’s not there yet. The multiple eyes show she’s aware, but awareness doesn’t mean acceptance. This piece is about sitting in the discomfort of knowing what you need to do while still looking away from it.
TABITHA | The Frog
The frog is about finally seeing. Opening your eye to truths you’ve been avoiding. Frogs dissolve and rebuild themselves during metamorphosis, and that’s what happens when you truly see yourself. The multiple eyes show how overwhelming it is when awareness hits all at once. This piece is about sitting in the discomfort of seeing clearly for the first time, even when you wish you could unsee it.
MARGOT | The Koi
The koi represents embodiment. You’ve accepted the truth about yourself, and now you’re doing the work. Swimming upstream, pushing through resistance, actually growing. The multiple eyes show you’re aware now, but awareness isn’t enough. You have to move. This piece is about sitting in the discomfort of the journey itself, honoring the exhaustion and strength it takes to swim toward who you’re becoming.
KATO | The Spider
Spiders weave their own destiny thread by thread, representing feminine creative power and the patience it takes to build something meaningful. But watching that process can feel creepy and intense. The multiple eyes show that hyperawareness when you’re too conscious of every choice you’re making. This piece is about sitting in the discomfort of owning your creative power and staying present while you weave your web, even when it feels overwhelming and strange.