PAINTINGS
My work begins as a knot in the stomach — an uneasy tangle of emotion that sharpens the awareness of the beauty in fleeting moments. I’m drawn to wonder—not as an escape, but as a form of resistance. It allows us to imagine that the world can be different, that transformation is possible.
In my creative process, myth and magical realism serve as maps. These narrative paintings explore states of mind where language falters, contradictions coexist, and dreams bleed into waking life. Figures emerge as archetypes rooted in fairy tales, campfire stories, and the obscure insights of dreams. I explore the potential of mythological and irrational imagery to evoke complex emotional states. I strive to create a space of tension - where opposites meet and resonate. The imagery of my work may not always make sense, but there is something sensed rather than spoken.
My current work blends autobiography and fiction, woven together with a thread of humor. I’m influenced by medieval art from Europe and Asia—especially Buddhist visual traditions, which use figuration to externalize inner experience. I also draw inspiration from contemporary artists who use experimental mark-making to reinvent narrative. I’m continually refining my approach, investigating the connections between mental health and environmental health, and telling a personal story in a way that others might recognize as their own. My hope is that viewers will step into a work through wonder and see themselves reflected in its terrain.