I create art with the intention of documenting the life around me. My reality is the literal window into what is going on in my brain. I believe I express myself better with my hands than I do communicating my emotions with words. Though I have created many works that may be interpreted only on a surface level based on the objects they depict, but at their most successful and recognized, my work leaves the viewer with questions. These works can be considered “disturbing” because I cover topics like death, afterlife, mental health, and abandonment. I would not describe them as disturbing in an especially vulgar way, but in a manner that leads you to questioning what is going on in my head, or in yours. When I am working on these types of series, I consider how other individuals interact with these depicted spaces and I attempt to document these contemplated interactions. How can I build from here? How will others interpret my visions? These questions help me to continue to grow and adapt for where I next want my work to go.
I work with topics that affect me as an individual, inspire me, or surround my everyday life. The subject matter may also pertain to the outside world, but rarely was that my sole intention behind creating a work. My art is an extension of myself. Frequently in the past I would choose to keep my art close, only for myself to see and not any larger audience. I do not create art with the intention of it being displayed for all to see. I typically do not publicize my work until I have a final product that I am ready to part with emotionally. Some of the work I created is simply for my own enjoyment in the process of making. With these works I have no problem letting this “surface level” beauty be viewed by anyone. When I search for deeper meaning in my personal life, I have more difficulty sharing my results.
I work with topics that affect me as an individual, inspire me, or surround my everyday life. The subject matter may also pertain to the outside world, but rarely was that my sole intention behind creating a work. My art is an extension of myself. Frequently in the past I would choose to keep my art close, only for myself to see and not any larger audience. I do not create art with the intention of it being displayed for all to see. I typically do not publicize my work until I have a final product that I am ready to part with emotionally. Some of the work I created is simply for my own enjoyment in the process of making. With these works I have no problem letting this “surface level” beauty be viewed by anyone. When I search for deeper meaning in my personal life, I have more difficulty sharing my results.