Artist Statement

I create imaginary landscapes and portraits derived from my activated subconscious mind. Unreal and sometimes absurd images in my work echo an authentic display of my mind. By using this activation of the subconscious, my work brings an authentic display of my mind to the viewer. I aim to stir up emotions such as happiness, peace, awe, and even confusion in the viewer. Employing certain color schemes, mark making, specific subjects, and narratives help to create free flowing and organic compositions. Most of my works have some type of starting point, but never a set end goal or expected composition. I rely on external forces and influences that include music, personal experiences, and interactions with others to continuously transform my work. I use a perceptual phenomenon called Synesthesia in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. This allows for my creative process to tap into the part of the mind where dreamlike and unrealistic scenarios are made. For example, listening music creates images, patterns, or colors in my head that become the general inspiration for my creative process.