artist statement:
my work is a celebration. a dance where self expression meets transformation; where self love is discovered. i like to create a visual language that organically questions mainstream normalities while embracing the beauty of individuality. each piece i create is a journey of the internal workings of the mind-heart-body connection. my creative process doesn’t shy away from exploring the shadows we have been taught to be afraid of, but rather asks the viewer to dance with them. the work i create is an invitation to see ourselves in a light that is rooted in deep love and care; hopefully, planting a seed of rebirth.
self acceptance is a vibrant theme that shows up consistently. my paintings merge surrealism with illustration covered with emotional depth, and humor. i like to weave together bold aesthetics with my intimate reflections. i pull a lot of inspiration from human bodies, the inner cog of the human psyche, and the ever-shifting nature of existence. whether it’s through dynamic figures or dreamlike landscapes of inner worlds, my work reaches to ignite curiosity and humor. i am here to provoke thought all the while encouraging a fearless embrace of authenticity as human beings
Photo by Chase Kerby
my work is a meditation on existence itself— what it means to arrive on planet earth without permission, but to stay here by choice.
i believe art is both a question and an answer, a bridge between the known and the unknowable. i like to dance with the paradox of how life can be both arbitrary and intentional, how love is both fragile and infinite.; how experience and pursing joy is a divine and rebellious act, especially in a world that promotes division through fear.
every work of art i create whether it be decadent visuals, a savory poem, a rich performance, or even a little bit of it all— is always an invitation to be present with ourselves, to feel, to chase the light and to tango with our shadows.. and perhaps to even laugh with them.
i am but a speck on this earth. my short and precious time on this planet is quaint in the grand scheme of it all. but— for as long as i am living, i will find a way to experience love again and again.
for every piece is rooted in love.
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