Intuitive Alert is a striking figurative sculpture of a woman whose presence embodies vigilance and survival. Atop her head rests a camera, recording the world she navigates, while the word FEAR is carved across her chest, a visceral testament to lived experience. A bold red whistle hangs around her neck, a symbol of both alarm and empowerment, and her short hair and turtleneck give her a grounded, modern resilience. Hazard-sign earrings hint at the dangers she constantly negotiates.
The back of the sculpture reveals a haunting relief: a young girl walking home from school, backpack slung over her shoulders, her teddy bear fallen on the sidewalk, and shadowy men lurking behind the trees. This imagery reflects a loss of innocence, drawn from the trauma of witnessing danger and the murder of a childhood friend, as well as personal experiences of violation.
This piece is a meditation on the ways women learn to protect themselves—mentally, emotionally, and physically—from the predators in the world. Wearing a figurative “body camera,” she embodies the vigilance that women must practice every day: from where they park, to how late they stay out, to the clothing they choose. Intuitive Alert is both a personal testament and a universal statement, honoring the strength, awareness, and resilience of women everywhere.