Larissa is a mother and Oak Park resident. Working across mediums from paper crafts to yarn, her creations are guided by a restless curiosity and a love of making by hand.

She began creating during the early days of the pandemic, when life stood still and making became a way to move forward again. Each piece is a small offering: a pocket of joy, a moment of levity, an expression of love.

Rooted in community and mutual aid, her work reflects a deep belief in caring for one another and in the beauty of a shared village.