Artist Statement

Artist Statement

My art style is a combination of unorganized notes and thoughts blended with rigorous, tedious details. I want viewers to question what they see rather than accept it for what it has been traditionally.

All of the work has a vulnerability, dark undertones, or subtle humor. I want to map out the big picture to grasp it better – make it seem less overwhelming. I am motivated by an underlying need to control static content that eludes my ability to control it. As it relates to fear or emotional, mental struggles, if I can freeze it and analyze it void of the emotional weight, might I overcome it? I want to capture moments of movement or pain or death and freeze them within the edges of my paper to give one a sense of control. I believe if you could slow it all down and view it longer, improvements could be made to the situation, whether altering it or avoiding it altogether.

There are some immediate technical characteristics in my work: white or black backgrounds with large amounts of negative space, animals or portraits, symbolism, heavy use of colors, and handwritten text. My work is watercolor, which is ironically known as the "unforgiving medium." I love the layering and the tension of controlling it and allowing it to express itself organically.

Evolving this body of work both excites and motivates me. I look forward to seeing where further exploration can lead in my pursuit of putting thoughts and ideas into physical form.