Inspired by my wife’s passion for tropical plants, our home has become a vibrant sanctuary filled with exotic foliage. Surrounded by these plants, I’m constantly captivated by their color patterns, intricate veining, and unique shapes. This fascination led to the creation of the Plant Shield Series—a way for me to engage with these plants on my own terms. These larger-than-life sculptures are artistic interpretations of tropical leaves, transformed into shields that highlight the features I find most intriguing.