Artist Statement

My painting traverses the spectrum of abstraction and figuration. I often use scale in my work that relates to human proportions, allowing the viewer to connect with the piece on a personal level. In my work, I investigate and critique the modern visual world, anticipating the physical manner in which a viewer might encounter it.

I am particularly interested in exploring the ubiquity of screens in our modern world, and incorporate electronic backlit tones and colors into my work to reflect this. I also reference time-based media such as video and film, using a collagist approach to create dynamic and multi-layered pieces.

My work is influenced by artists such as John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg, Kurt Schwitters, and Nam June Paik, who were known for their investigations into the nature of seeing and the experience of art. Like these artists, I am concerned with the gestalt of seeing and how my paintings are experienced by the viewer. I often use ambiguity and meditative imagery, such as the Buddha image, to invite the viewer to engage with the work on a deeper level.

Ultimately, my work is concerned with the impact of the modern world on our senses, and how we perceive and engage with the visual world around us. I aim to create pieces that are viscerally experienced and invite the viewer to consider their own relationship to the world around them.