Primarily working in oil paint, my paintings uncover and preserve hidden magic residing in the everyday. I spend my time scouring the ground and skies for forgotten treasures waiting to be noticed. It is crucial to capture these objects in their elements, including any signs of wear, details relating to time and weather, and striking perspectives that turn an otherwise unremarkable object into the star of the show. Painting from observation allows me to build an intimate relationship with these objects. My bold and symmetrical compositions force the viewer into seeing as I see, guiding them through solemn yet tender moments of slowness and discovery. 

My paintings breathe life into these overlooked relics. I unearth the souls of those who previously interacted with them through the objects themselves which act as messengers. From graffiti covered signs to fallen flowers to discarded mixtapes, my paintings explore ideas of permanence, human intervention, destiny, fate, and erosion with a theatrical lens. A fortune indicates prophecy, a playing card denotes chance, and a goose signifies transience and change. I enjoy mixing surreal elements with grounded realism, blending internal and external experiences. A cityscape of an ordinary brick building includes a biblical-looking star shining high in the sky with three geese flying in a row around it, reading as an ancient omen in modern times. A sign in a local ball park that’s decorated in dents and graffiti reads “RIP” and “played here in 2022”, turning a memory with a deceased loved one into a permanent feature of the land. 

In a world that increasingly disparages anyone and anything that doesn’t hold capital, my work states with certainty that we were here, we mattered, and we will not be forgotten. Even when our worth is devalued and we are pushed to the side where there is space to fall through the cracks, there is someone shining a light hoping to find the unseen.