We all encounter major life circumstances. As an artist I’m intrigued by how circumstances ultimately begin to build the person we are and affect those around us. These life experiences can shape our outlook on life and direction. How much can we control how our experiences define us? What does taking control of an unfortunate or prosperous experience entail? These are questions I explore through my work. People, personalities, and oddities drive the aesthetics of my art. Like a person, I see each piece I create with an intent, story, and purpose.

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I work two-dimensionally and three-dimensionally at varying scales. Intricate forms are grown together through found and purchased materials, alongside traditional painting and drawing media. Materials are often lacking or minimal color, yet create a new palette through their existence together. The found materials are nothing noteworthy or lavish, but together strive to be something unique or qualified. In a simple but unconventional way, I find a humanness to each piece, capturing something that makes you want to meet them, relate with them, or learn more.

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Through the use of wire, sewing, and gluing the sculptural personalities hold loosely together. Cloth is often stretched, glued, or stitched over a wire form and other materials are attached. From these forms, paintings, drawings, and sketches are commonly inspired to capture them in their best light. The materials and construction of my work seem temporary; perhaps lacking something. Through these humbling elements, a language of meekness intertwined with pride evoke emotions of seriousness, humor, and intrigue. Looking forward, I hope to widen the understanding of how color displays personality and emotion. Working three-dimensionally and at a larger scale is something I plan to explore more, as well as learning how to engage more people in my art-making process, through collaborations or other forms.