Jeila Gueramian grew up taking things apart and putting them back together in new ways, she takes something common and turns it into beautiful installations. “As an artist, I want to inspire exploration. I create alternate worlds and invite people to lose themselves in them: awaken their senses, feel like a kid, be in the moment, laugh or be a little scared, stop and ask a question, get involved in a fantasy, believe in the magical. The materials I use always have a history, either found or family objects, hand-me downs, or vintage items. The work erupts from those inspirations with the material often dictating the form, shape and story of the piece.”