Artist Statement
I immerse myself in the act of painting and drawing, thriving on the freedom to explore color, abstraction, and form. In both of my works warm, radiant, fuzzy colors spread and stretch across the fabric or paper, enveloping the viewer's gaze and inviting them to explore layers of color that prompt meditation.
Smaller works encourage viewers to analyze and look within, creating a dialogue that engages the viewer. They are encouraging the viewer to get up close and personal to perceive the work. Colors blend and melt into one another, constructing a visual landscape of luminous blooms and pools
Larger works are massive in scale, crawling and inching around the space that they reside in. I actively fold, stretch, and tie the fabric in the making process. These actions allow me to let go of control, embracing the act of chance.
Ultimately, this practice demonstrates the dynamic relationship between process and materials, a partnership where creative impulses and the unpredictable nature of the medium can flourish.