Irreconcilable, untamed, and angry. The accumulation of those emotions influence my process as I navigate themes of destruction and silverlinings. I create compact Mixed Media works utilizing thrifted materials, colored pencils, acrylic paint, fibers, and collage. Each of my artworks start with a solidified focus and a loose abstraction of colors. This concoction invents a base for me to create my labyrinth of hidden add-ons and whimsy. While I tackle painful truths, many of my works include a silver lining. My painting, Lemme Chomp Dat Ass!, exemplifies an optimistic perspective. Beads, magazine cutouts, and vibrant color creates a catastrophic atmosphere on the background of the painting. The exuberant color, paired with the strong focus of the Alligator, allows the viewer to digest the topic of violent sexual predators while feeling empowered that they will overcome this societal evil. 

Recently, my subject matter has been heavily impacted by current United States politics. Throughout my work, I explore personal revelations of growth and reflection as well as external moments in time. My piece, Premonition, depicts a human form molding into a ball of flames. The piece was inspired by A People’s Records detailing witness accounts of the atomic bombings. Here, I do not include my sense of optimism; instead, I am melding the past and present together by observing historical parallels. In September 2026, I will open a solo show in The Smith House Galleries. One can walk in expecting to feel a passionate distaste for intolerance and an invigorated feeling to stay resilient in the face of fear.