Artist Statement

Each painting I do is really the same painting. A continuous moment of space, quiet, chaos, and the unknown. Expressions on canvas/paper/wood that dance between the inner world and the physical, always with the intention to bring forth what is unseen. 

Painting moves me into a primal mode; the reptilian, instinctual part of me is fully present and the conscious, cautious, careful me is gone. I grab paints and mix right on the canvas; scraping away layers, balancing weightlessness and groundedness.

Inspired by the Rothko Chapel, I’m drawn to create contemplative spaces. While working on an individual painting I’m also aware it’s one of many taking the form of installation. Each series/installation is unique in its theme and intention, from an installation on the primordial sound to a space that holds the fragility of breath.  

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