Artist's Statement

Within the luminous universe of my art, a confluence of bright colors, intricate patterns, and rich textures passionately probes the vast expanse of the collective human unconscious. This artistic voyage serves as a bridge, harmoniously connecting the ethereal beauty of abstraction with the tangible realities of societal narratives. It embraces a spectrum of topics, from the joyful to the challenging and the taboo, all examined through the prism of both personal and shared human experiences. My materials are a symphony of mediums—paint, fiber, and a diverse assortment of others—each deliberately chosen to evoke depth and stir emotion, with the artist’s hand ever-present, infusing each creation with life and authenticity.

The allure of variation and the unexpected beauty found in accidents inspire me, fueling my departure from the cold precision of technology. Yet, in a delightful paradox, technology emerges as a crucial ally in my artistic expression, enabling the crafting of work that retains the warmth of human touch amidst digital exactness. This intriguing juxtaposition illustrates my enchantment with the potential of technology to enhance art, forging a unique synthesis between tactile craftsmanship and digital innovation. My abstract works, bursting with vivacity and playfulness, are instinctive explorations of how colors and patterns resonate with us on a primal level. These creations serve as a laboratory, where the elemental components of visual stimuli are dissected and reassembled to uncover deeper insights into the collective human soul.

The narrative woven into my art delves into my own experiences of sexual assault and harassment, alongside my queer identity. I work to build a social practice that forges connections between people and communities, with a particular focus on the needs of the Autistic and Disabled communities. Here, abstraction transforms into a powerful tool for storytelling, where imagery is created to craft narratives that, though intensely personal and unguarded, seek to resonate on a universal scale. These works, marked by vulnerability and stark honesty, are not only vehicles for my own healing but also extend solace and solidarity to those walking similar paths.

Fiber, with its rich heritage of adaptability and its historical marginalization as “women’s work,” is a common thread for my narratives in one format or another. By reclaiming this medium, I amplify our stories, weaving together threads of resilience, suffering, and exploration. My art is a continuous conversation, growing with each narrative shared, advocating for acknowledgment and transformation. It is in this alchemy of abstract playfulness and poignant storytelling that my work discovers its true calling: to enlighten, to unite, to heal, and to inspire change, inviting viewers into a collective voyage of introspection, empathy, and empowerment.

Color Explosion Series

I use color and gestural movement to visually play, creating vibrant abstract impasto paintings with many rainbows to get lost in. Each painting is an experiment and collaboration between the paint and my own instincts combined with Autistic stimming, with details as beautiful as the whole. Exploring my own needs by combining color, repetition, and pattern, I tap into the communal subconscious that we all share and seek to bring it to life. As a Queer Disabled artist, I often experience a separation from others in everyday life. My paintings are a language that bridges the gap between me and others, and a way to communicate as a person who cannot always speak. When words are inaccessible, feelings and colors are still there. Each one is a space to dive into visually and explore.

We Will Not Be Silent Series

My personal narrative shapes a branch of my work which addresses my experiences with sexual assault and harassment, as well as my identity as a queer person. Using imagery I developed in my purely abstract works, I focus on creating pieces that are readable and relatively palatable, as well as deeply honest and personal. They are vulnerable to the point of being raw, both out of a need to process my experiences, and in the hopes that others will understand and feel less alone in theirs. In addition to works that share my story, I also share the stories of others who have dealt with sexual assault and harassment. I seek to remove their cost for speaking up by sharing what they have submitted online anonymously. My work functions as a means to help them feel seen and heard, to have people understand how vast the problem actually is, and to call for societal change. It grows and changes with the addition of each new panel. I use fiber in these pieces, both because of its versatility and because it has historically been seen as ‘women’s work.’ Reclaiming it to tell our stories is empowering.