Growing up, I spent most of my summers at my grandfather's condo in Palm Springs. Every night, I would float in the Jacuzzi, staring up at the night sky, spotting constellations. Weightless and limitless. I want to return to this state of wonder, where everything is possible, and innocence reigned.
Creating art is my way of sharing my inner world with others. Inviting them to see the world through my eyes, and to join me in a journey of thought, wonder, transcendence, and optimism. It is a story that evolves with every piece.
Through my art, I seek to be truly understood and seen. Diverse and sometimes contradictory parts come together, striving for harmony, unity, and a sense of belonging. My representational work is an embodiment of my ideal self, a portrayal of pure beauty, harmony, and joy.
Yet, there is another part of me—worn, tattered, fractured, and forgotten. I gather these pieces, rearranging and reordering them into something beautiful. To tear down and rebuild oneself requires immense courage. It involves bravely presenting my whole complex human experience, creating something new, something beautiful.
Art, for me, is a form of transcendence. It allows me to rise above, to worlds of vibrant colors, with nods to my roots, and reflections of experience in this world. My art captures the state of wonder I felt as a child, weightless and limitless, gazing up at the night sky—It embodies my longing for a return to innocence and the boundless possibilities of youth.