Artist Statement

I am drawn to the tension between deconstruction and reconstruction, a dynamic process that mirrors the interplay of natural and human forces in our environment. My work embraces a zealous and gestural style, where spontaneity meets calculated application, and each brushstroke and texture serves as both an expressive mark and a deliberate response, creating a dialogue between figuration and abstraction. My paintings hold a space that blurs the lines between fragment and whole. Works like The Mending II and A Grasp and a Gaze exemplify my fascination with layered textures and reworked surfaces, while large-scale compositions such as Passage immerse the viewer in a dense and intricate landscape of active brushstrokes and intertwining lines. Through phases of breakdown and buildup, I seek to capture the perpetual evolution of life—its chaos, its rhythm, and its beauty. Inspired by both human emotion and the forces of nature, I aim to create pieces that resonate with the viewer on an instinctual level, inviting them to explore their own narratives within the interplay of texture, color, and form.