I describe my art as “Existing in a storm of negative emotion and turmoil.” I work in various mediums to express my inner thoughts, memories, and perspectives on my life and the trauma I’ve experienced. My art is an expression of the feeling of growing up in a tense household and the fear, sadness, and misery that is intrinsic to that. When I first started making art on more serious subjects, I felt conflicted about it because I felt at the time that there was enough misery in the world without me adding my own to the proverbial pile but soon found it essential to my survival. I struggle mentally and emotionally and art keeps me grounded, it releases me from the pain I feel, at least temporarily.

However, my art isn’t always about personal anguish, it’s also something I make for fun or to realize an idea or concept that I’m excited about. I love to create and, like most artists, it’s integral to who I am. And I work in whatever medium I see fit for what I’m trying to convey whether it be painting, sculpture, collage, video, fiber art, graphic design, etc. I have a hard time opening up to people about my negative emotions and art is one way I can be completely vulnerable with the people around me. As a person, I hope that when people look at my art they understand and feel my emotions with me but, as an artist, I don’t care if they do.

"Return Trip, 35x33", 2023