My work relies heavily upon the representation of unsavory and dubious elements. In a bold and brazen manner, I tackle themes ranging from mental health, relationships, addiction/recovery and paradoxes. Advocacy and encouragement from professors/mentors over the last year have stimulated a new path in my artistic endeavors (a path that I was previously timid to pursue). It is my responsibility as an artist to tell my story, experiences and observations in an unflinching and candid approach. Stigma no longer holds me back. Since Fall 2019, I have embarked on a plethora of new conceptual themes that have advanced my understanding and knowledge of a more fruitful approach to artmaking. 

My portraits and figures are a physical manifestation of every experience that I have. The subject matter, composition, rendering techniques and color are created with intention. That intention being a replica of each confusing and enigmatic encounter/thought that I have on a daily basis. Painting and drawing in an expeditious manner allows me to capture my dilemma in the most accurate of ways. Each piece of art I create is a self-portrait, whether it resembles me or not. 

We all share a common discomfort in life (at some point in time). The ability to utilize these discomforts in a productive and relevant way is my current artistic venture.