Artist Statement

My work is deeply rooted in the exploration of identity, memory, and human emotion, often using the figurative portrait as a vehicle for narrative expression. I am drawn to the idea of personal narrative—art as both a means of self-expression and a lens through which to engage with larger social issues. Synthesizing influences from abstraction, modernism, and social realism, my visual language reflects a dynamic interplay between the personal and the collective.

Historically, the figurative portrait anchored much of my work. I often juxtaposed the subject against flat, bold, or intricate backgrounds, creating a dialogue between figure and setting. That same tension—between clarity and ambiguity, between what’s seen and what’s suggested—continues to shape the current work, even as the imagery shifts.

Out of the Blue marks a turning point. I embrace a new visual language rooted in fluidity, uncertainty, and ecological awareness. These paintings imagine spaces where worlds overlap: marine life drifting through city skylines, fish gliding through submerged streets, and coral and currents sharing space with the remnants of human infrastructure. They depict imagined underwater worlds where boundaries fade and life seems to be in conversation.

These paintings invite reflection on what is at risk—and how we might move forward by recognizing ourselves within the natural world, rather than apart from it. I’m drawn to the places where life converges—where species intersect, currents shift, and something unseen stirs just beneath the surface.