"The Past is Present" is a collection in which the artist explores childhood in contrast with adulthood.

Through this body of work, she reflects on how growing up often brings a new understanding of things that once felt simple or were not fully understood as a child. Nostalgia becomes a grounding force throughout the collection, connecting her to the moments, emotions, and experiences that shaped her early life.

The collection invites viewers to reflect on their own childhoods and how those memories interact with their adult selves. The artist encourages a return to the qualities of childhood, joy, boldness, imagination, and fearlessness, and the importance of holding onto them in adulthood.

She also addresses the awareness that comes with growing up, including a deeper understanding of global realities such as poverty, war, and inequality. These themes are expressed through visual elements that carry messages of peace, acting as her way of expressing a desire to “heal the world.”