UPCYCLER / SCULPTOR
Louis Vuitton series, 2024, Star Wars Series
Yoda Luxe
Yoda Luxe - Is a labor of love, combining my passion for upcycling and Star Wars. I especially like how the vintage distressed Louis Vuitton elements and various leather treatments bring out Yoda’s aged skin and texture, giving the sculpture a unique feel.
This piece was created using vintage Louis Vuitton luggage, purses, and other upcycled materials.
Dimensions:
Height: 14 inches
Width: 14 inches
Depth: 9 inches
Date Completed: 12-27-2024
Louis Vuitton series, Video Game Series, 2024
Oddball Luxe - A Halo Inspired Skull
Oddball Luxe - is my reimagining of the iconic skull from the Halo video game series, transformed through the lens of couture and upcycling. This handcrafted piece blends gaming nostalgia with high-fashion detail, bringing new life to a symbol that Halo fans instantly recognize.
In Halo, the skull is more than an object—it’s a challenge, a secret, and a reward. I wanted to capture that same sense of rarity and prestige by pairing it with high-end materials. The result is a sculpture that feels like a legendary loot drop brought into the world of luxury art.
Dimensions:
Height: 6 Inches
Width: 5 Inches
Depth: 7.5 Inches
Louis Vuitton series, 2024, Star Wars Series
C3P-LUXE is my first life-sized, luxury-inspired bust of C3PO, the classic droid from the Star Wars Series, which in some circles is a story told through the eyes of a pair of droids, an interesting rabbit hole to go down when you get a chance.
This piece is unique as it incorporates eyes that light up, a nice addition that further elevates it.
This piece was created using vintage Louis Vuitton luggage, purses, and other upcycled materials.
Notable Feature: Eyes light up
Dimensions:
Height: 14 inches
Width: 7 inches
Depth: 9 inches
Date Completed: 12-15-2024
2024, Gucci Series, Star Wars Series
Moff Lux Gideon - A Villain from the Mandalorian
Moff Luxe Gideon - Modeled after the big villain from The Mandalorian, Moff Gideon and the first time I have explored this unique helmet. I stayed true to his classic black and red color scheme and used upcycled Gucci materials from vintage luggage and handbags.
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions:
Height: 18 inches
Width: 10 inches
Depth: 10 inches
Date Completed: 11-21-2024
Louis Vuitton series, 2024, Video Game Series
Chaplain de Luxe - a Warhammer 40k inspired Helmet
Chaplain De Luxe - One of the Warhammer 40k helmets I could not resist exploring is that of the Chaplain Ranks, which has an iconic skull-themed helmet. Here is my take on what a luxury embossed version would look like.
This piece was created using authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton and both synthetic and natural leathers.
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions:
Height: 17 inches
Width: 11 inches
Depth: 12 inches
2024, Comic Series, Gucci Series
MF DOOM Luxe
MF DOOM Luxe is the legendary rapper's metal mask, but with a twist that highlights craftsmanship, creativity, and opulence. Raw hip-hop rebellion meets high-fashion sophistication.
I frequently get the opportunity to explore commissioned pieces and collaborate with others to incorporate my approach and craft into their ideas. I enjoy this process as I get to work closely with people who share my passion for storytelling and upcycling through art.
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions:
Height: 14 inches
Width: 7 inches
Depth: 10 inches
Date Completed: 10-13-2024
Louis Vuitton series, 2024, Star Wars Series
Wren de Luxe - a Sabine Wren inspired helmet
Wren de Luxe - This piece draws inspiration from Sabine Wren’s iconic helmet, as seen in the Ahsoka series, with a luxurious twist. I worked diligently to recreate Sabine’s unique helmet embellishments, leveraging various patterns of upcycled Louis Vuitton and detailed trim work.
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions:
Height: 20 inches
Width: 9.5 inches
Depth: 12 inches
Date Completed: 9-29-2024
Louis Vuitton series, Comic Series, 2024, Mask Series
Casey Jones - Inspired Mask
Casey Jones Luxe - A Casey Jones-inspired sculpture that seamlessly merges luxury and upcycling while paying homage to the iconic mask from the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. In crafting this piece, I focused on clean lines and patterns to highlight the mask's distinct angles, all while incorporating a rich wood grain texture to add depth and warmth.
Wearable: Yes
Base Dimensions:
Height: 14.5 inches
Width: 8 inches
Depth: 10 inches
Mask Dimensions:
Height: 9 inches
Width: 8 inches
Depth: 6 inches
Louis Vuitton series, 2024, Star Wars Series, Wall Mounted Series
Taun Taun Luxe
Taun Taun Luxe - A Taun-Taun-inspired sculpture that merges the worlds of taxidermy, luxury, and upcycling with a nod to this iconic creature from the original Star Wars Series. I paid special attention to recreating the Taun-Taun’s textured fur and weathered patchwork by meticulously layering and selecting different types of leather to achieve this rugged look.
This piece is designed to be wall-mounted and comes with mounting brackets for easy installation
Dimensions:
Height: 20 inches
Width: 12 inches
Depth: 13.5 inches
Date Completed: 9-2-2024
Lego Series, Comic Series, 2024, Louis Vuitton series
LuxFigure Sentinel - Lego / Marvel inspired Figure
LuxFigure Sentinel (Oversized) - This unique piece is inspired by the classic Lego figure and Sentinels from Marvel Comics. I carefully selected upcycled Louis Vuitton bags and various types of leather to create this elevated look and tribute to Lego/Marvel. The sculpture features movable arms and layered trim work.
This oversized example stands tall at 19 inches.
Dimensions:
Height: 19 inches
Width: 11.25 inches
Depth: 4 inches
Date Completed: 7-13-2024
Louis Vuitton series, 2024, Lego Series
Oversized Luxury inspired Lego Figure
Lux Figure LG (Oversized) is my fifth sculpture in my “oversized” Lego figure series. This unique piece is inspired by the classic Lego figure and the iconic color palette of Lego bricks. I carefully selected upcycled Louis Vuitton bags and various types of leather to create this elevated look and tribute to Lego. The sculpture features movable arms and lots of unique upcycled Louis Vuitton embellishments.
Dimensions:
Height: 18 inches
Width 11.25 inches
Depth: 4 inches
Date Completed: 7-1-2024
Lego Series, Gucci Series, Star Wars Series, 2024
LuxFigure Grogucci - a Grogu and Lego Mashup
I am excited to share the third sculpture in my Lego figure series: "LuxFigure Grogucci." This unique piece, inspired by the classic Lego figure and Grogu from the Mandalorian series, blends elements from upcycled Gucci bags and various types of leather to create an elevated look. The sculpture features movable arms and lots of unique upcycled Gucci embellishments.
Dimensions:
Height: 18 inches
Width: 15.5 inches
Depth: 7 inches
Date Completed: 5-27-2024
Louis Vuitton series, 2024, Star Wars Series
Captain Rex inspired helmet
Captain LUX Rex - is my couture reinterpretation of Captain Rex’s Phase II helmet from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Built from upcycled luxury goods and precision-finished by hand, this one-of-one sculpture merges clone-trooper grit with high-fashion detail—an artifact that feels salvaged from the battlefield and tailored on a runway.
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions:
Height: 20 inches
Width: 11 inches
Depth: 11 inches
Date Completed: 3-17-2024
Louis Vuitton series, Comic Series, 2024, Mask Series
Casey Jones - Inspired Mask
Casey Jones LV 3 - is my luxury reinterpretation of the vigilante mask worn by Casey Jones from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Built to be fully wearable, this piece fuses street-level grit with high-fashion craftsmanship—turning an iconic silhouette into a collectible work of couture art.
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions:
Height: 15 inches
Width: 10 inches
Depth: 12 inches
Date Completed: 1-7-2024
