How it all began:
I was never supposed to be an artist.
As I was wrapping up my B.S. in Biology early 2023, I sat down with a sheet of paper and some paint because I wanted to see if I could make something for my apartment walls at the time for fun. I didn't really have a plan. I just wanted to bring some life into the space I was living in.
Then one painting became another and eventually I was presented with opportunities that put me in the position where I had to create more. From then creating stopped being something I was just doing and became a part of who I am.
Now, I create because I'm fascinated by the human experience and want to understand more while wanting to share what I learn with my community. From topics such as life and death, mental health, addiction and everything else that shapes us on a psychological, spiritual and metaphysical level.
A lot of my work comes back to the idea that there can be light in darkness and purpose within pain. I want my work to give you an opportunity to self reflect and look deeper, and potentially see something in yourself you may not have seen otherwise.
My art is a mirror of myself but also a mirror of you.
Why I create:
I don't create simply to add art to a space or to be decorative. I create because I understand art has the power to communicate on a level that transcends words. I create because I understand art is a healthy form of self expression, self exploration and a way to connect with others. At it’s core level I believe that the connection created from art can also provide healing.
Through my personal life experiences I have found that even in our darkest moments, there is still light. That even through pain, there is still purpose. So I also create to communicate that same message through my work because at my lowest moments I realized there is light at the end of the tunnel and purpose with in our pain. The defining factor is simply how we choose to react but also the perspectives we decide to have on the situations.
Lastly I create because it is something I feel called to do. It seems to come to me naturally, but within that, I believe I connect with the divine on a deeper level as well. My creations seem at times to be created subconsciously. For me the flow state I enter when creating has become a form of meditation. A space of solitude where I feel my closest to God.
The purpose of my art:
My hope is that when you experience my art, it speaks to you in a way that is unique to you. I believe that through that dialogue, more conversations can be created, while also providing an opportunity for me and others to learn. I don’t see the meaning of my art as something that solely comes from me. I see the work more so as the initiation of conversations of the soul.
No two people are going to experience the work the same way, and that’s okay. Not everyone is going to understand or resonate with the work, and that’s okay as well. The ones who do connect with it and see themselves within it are who I create for. I am immensely grateful for the people who support my work and find a sense of solace in it.
My hope is that when you look at one of my pieces, you see something that connects to your own personal experiences. Perhaps it’s something you may not have been able to put into words. Lastly, if a piece makes you feel something and creates dialogue, then it has achieved its purpose.