A Glyccie is an egg laying mammal found in parts of North America and Europe. They are omnivores, but predominantly consume meat for their survival. They are split up into two subspecies: Normal Glyccies and Mega Glyccies. The normal Glyccies can range anywhere from 30-40 lbs on average while the Mega Glyccies range from about 150-200 lbs. Normal Glyccies are found in Urban and Suburban areas in which they co-exist with humanity. At the most they are nuisances who frequently infest homes. The Mega Glyccies are found in forest environments and consume large game. They do not have sexual dimorphism and any Glyccie is able to lay an egg. For protection, they lay their eggs high up, whether that be in urban areas, upon ceilings and underpasses, or in forest environments, upon upper tree branches. As the fetal Glyccie, referred to as Glycclings, develops, the egg sac will start to drop in preparation for birth. Their total gestation takes about 12 weeks, at which point the sac will be about a foot off the ground. At the point of birth,, the sack will shed its fur lining and will open up for the Glyccling to be expelled. The fur is then used by the Glyccling to build a nest, while the skin layer still attached to the fur is consumed for nutrients. It takes a Glyccling about 6 months to reach full maturity after their birth.

My work surrounds around the creation of speculative beings, called Glyccies. These Glyccies, hairless beasts with two toes on each foot, a proboscis-esque nose, and a humanoid face, are egg-laying mammals found in parts of North America. Glyccies co-exist with humanity and can either be found in urban areas or in forest environments. These creatures came to me in a dream in the summer of 2019 and provided me with an overwhelming sense of contentment and love. Ever since then I have been obsessively making them as a way to cope with reality. I bring them to life through various sculpture techniques such as latex casting, steel welding, paper mache, and ceramics. I also create supporting items out of the same materials that they would interact with or what people would make about them as a way to bridge the gap between fantasy and reality. I was to depict them as if they truly exist within the same world. They range from being fairly large sculptures to tiny artifacts, depending on the intended message. These beasts simultaneously represent myself and what I wish I was while exploring my own experiences and compulsions surrounding loss and change. They convey a will to survive, transform, and grow in a world that oftentimes feels bleak and devoid of joy.