“The aim of art is to represent
 not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”
 – Aristotle

Symbolic narrative is a constant in my still-life imagery. Everyday items
from my ‘domestic landscape,’ have evolved into a characteristic iconography for expression.
I like to employ objects like the wishbone, magic eight ball, bingo cards, dice, and hourglass which trigger feelings of hope and tension simultaneously. Fate, connection, vulnerability, and the divine are personal themes I enjoy revisiting.
I primarily want my work to evoke curiosity and personal reflection.

I am influenced by vanitas painters and particularly Frida Kahlo for her honest personal expression. Subtly exaggerating the effects of light and shadow on colors is one of the most engaging aspects of the painting process for me, allowing for a surreal realism in my paintings. 

“In order to get to something universal
you must be very specific.” 
  – Max Beckman

“The aim of art is to represent
 not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”
 – Aristotle

Symbolic narrative is a constant in my still-life imagery. Everyday items
from my ‘domestic landscape,’ have evolved into a characteristic iconography for expression.
I like to employ objects like the wishbone, magic eight ball, bingo cards, dice, and hourglass which trigger feelings of hope and tension simultaneously. Fate, connection, vulnerability, and the divine are personal themes I enjoy revisiting.
I primarily want my work to evoke curiosity and personal reflection.

I am influenced by vanitas painters and particularly Frida Kahlo for her honest personal expression. Subtly exaggerating the effects of light and shadow on colors is one of the most engaging aspects of the painting process for me, allowing for a surreal realism in my paintings. 

“In order to get to something universal
you must be very specific.” 
  – Max Beckman