ARTIST STATEMENT
Painting is an act of faith for me. When I pick up a brush, I step into a space where my thoughts, dreams, memories, and emotions intertwine. My art is both a reflection and a release, a way to process what I have experienced inside and see in the world around me. I hope that when others look at my work, they’ll find their own stories within it- perhaps a connection to something shared, something human.
Over the years, my paintings have evolved into a world of their own broadly inspired by nature, the symbolic and spiritual. Animals, mythical creatures, and floral motifs often make their way into my work, blending abstraction with forms that feel familiar yet dreamlike. Movement is an important aspect my process. I sling, splash, and spin paint, scratching and smearing with abandon while adding to the many layers. It’s messy and physical, and cathartic. Each stroke holds a piece of where I’ve been, where I am, and where I hope.
Symbolism is at the core of my art, even when I’m not consciously planning it. I’ve learned to trust the layers as they build, allowing the painting to guide me instead of the other way around. This intuitive process brings an exciting sense of discovery, an exploration into the unexpected realms. I often experiment with new & familiar materials via pastels, charcoal, inks, pressed leaves or flowers that I find or decorative papers. There’s a kind of magic in those moments when the materials seem to speak their own poetic language.
For me, painting is about exploring the beauty of the human spirit and the connection between this earth we live and the boundlessness in the realm of imagination. It’s an invitation to myself, and others to look a little closer to bide within the mystery or meaning that may be sensed.
Over the years, my paintings have evolved into a world of their own broadly inspired by nature, the symbolic and spiritual. Animals, mythical creatures, and floral motifs often make their way into my work, blending abstraction with forms that feel familiar yet dreamlike. Movement is an important aspect my process. I sling, splash, and spin paint, scratching and smearing with abandon while adding to the many layers. It’s messy and physical, and cathartic. Each stroke holds a piece of where I’ve been, where I am, and where I hope.
Symbolism is at the core of my art, even when I’m not consciously planning it. I’ve learned to trust the layers as they build, allowing the painting to guide me instead of the other way around. This intuitive process brings an exciting sense of discovery, an exploration into the unexpected realms. I often experiment with new & familiar materials via pastels, charcoal, inks, pressed leaves or flowers that I find or decorative papers. There’s a kind of magic in those moments when the materials seem to speak their own poetic language.
For me, painting is about exploring the beauty of the human spirit and the connection between this earth we live and the boundlessness in the realm of imagination. It’s an invitation to myself, and others to look a little closer to bide within the mystery or meaning that may be sensed.