Statement

I make colorful figure paintings, drawings, monoprints and sculptures.

I make work that explores who we are and what lies behind our actions. This interest began with a personal desire to grow emotionally, socially, and psychologically and let go of those things that have kept me from moving forward. That journey has led to an understanding that we are all connected and share basic human emotions and desires even though they may manifest differently.

Gaining understanding of myself has helped me to understand others.

In my art, I work through what it is to be human – addressing fear and needing to be loved as they manifest in myself and in others. This includes subjects such as body image, loneliness, isolation, ego, etc. in an effort to find healing and acceptance of myself and others.

I work between the primal/subconscious and the narrative/consciousness often putting the figure in unusual situations. My other worldly colors reflect and emphasize the abnormal normalcy of these questions. In the work, I am not looking for answers so much as I am posing questions to lead to understanding.