Artist Bio / Statement
My Background
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
My artistic journey began in preschool when my mother enrolled me in classes at the Tampa Museum of Art. From that early exposure, a deep and lasting connection to the world of art was sparked. Though my life has taken me on various career paths, my love for art has never wavered, continually evolving and shaping my perspective. Over the
My artistic journey began in preschool when my mother enrolled me in classes at the Tampa Museum of Art. From that early exposure, a deep and lasting connection to the world of art was sparked. Though my life has taken me on various career paths, my love for art has never wavered, continually evolving and shaping my perspective. Over the years, I’ve refined my craft through formal training and personal exploration. I’ve been fortunate since the start of my professional artistic career to receive international recognition and numerous prestigious awards for pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. In 2025 I was accepted to the Shiro Oni Artist Residency in Onishi, Japan. It was an experience that truly impacted the direction of my artwork and my outlook on life.
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
My work draws deeply from the natural world, yet it exists in a space between the organic and the abstract. Intricate, biomorphic forms and lyrical mark-making blur the boundary between the familiar and the unknown, creating immersive environments where fluidity and movement prevail. Through this interplay of shape and color, I seek to el
My work draws deeply from the natural world, yet it exists in a space between the organic and the abstract. Intricate, biomorphic forms and lyrical mark-making blur the boundary between the familiar and the unknown, creating immersive environments where fluidity and movement prevail. Through this interplay of shape and color, I seek to elevate the ordinary into something profound—something that invites sustained contemplation. While my practice has long leaned toward figurative abstraction, my focus has shifted more deliberately toward the complexities of human nature and emotion—both our internal feelings and the subtle dynamics that shape how we relate to one another.
Process
Artist Statement
Process
I begin my process by drawing lyrical lines, using my whole body to create a dynamic foundation for the work. These lines form a canvas of movement and energy, from which shapes emerge and guide the development of the composition. This initial mark-making is done with acrylic paint, graphite, pastel, or a combination of these materials, d
I begin my process by drawing lyrical lines, using my whole body to create a dynamic foundation for the work. These lines form a canvas of movement and energy, from which shapes emerge and guide the development of the composition. This initial mark-making is done with acrylic paint, graphite, pastel, or a combination of these materials, depending on the prominence I want the lines to have. I then build upon this framework with acrylic paint, bringing out shapes and structure while allowing the work to evolve organically. Modifications occur intuitively, as I respond to the piece, shaping a visual language that invites the viewer into a moment of reflection and connection.