In my practice, I explore how people can transform and empower themselves.

It’s a story we’ve all heard before: born in a small town, moves to big city to chase dreams. I did it - I’m doing it - and hope for others to be able to discover the same exciting journey I have been lucky enough to enjoy for myself. I didn’t find myself running from my small town - in fact, there are many parts of it I still love - but instead towards my dreams of living in a place where opportunity is distributed on a basis of skill and dedication to self improvement.

For me, personal transformation and investing in oneself and one’s surroundings are the path to becoming a more capable and engaged member of society.

In today's world, it's easier than ever to be true to yourself, and I believe it's our responsibility to invest in ourselves first and become the best version of ourselves we can be. This journey, however, is never a linear path. I’m fascinated by how different notions like elegance, courage, ambition, and fear can intersect and influence our lives in unique ways based on our experiences. It is a winding road of self-discovery that leads us to enlightenment - to learn what makes our hearts full and what resonates within. If we are lucky enough to make it to this point we can start asking bigger questions like how can we make the world a better place for others.

My works aim to capture both classical beauty and the imperfect and expressive nature of humanity. I want each piece to encourage the viewer to reflect on their own life and ask if they’re being the strongest and most impactful version of themselves.

To achieve this, I use a variety of colors and layers to symbolize how we accumulate strength and self-discovery over time. When you look at one of my paintings as a whole, it should feel like a beautiful collection of mark-making that ultimately reveals the power of self-discovery.

I hope my art inspires you to embrace your journey of personal transformation and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on your own journey and within our world.