I create a space to wander in the weird and the wonderful.
My work is deeply rooted in my childhood fascination with the mythical. Hours spent in fantasy-world-building societies like Webkinz World or Sims on the internet have left an indelible mark on my artistic journey. This fascination is reflected in my paintings of unicorns, vast, surreal landscapes, and imaginative playscapes, which transform the white cube gallery into an immersive extension of my imagination.
The blank canvas is a plane for abundant dreams, boundless possibilities, and a malleable reality. By blending material, scale, and play, I make paintings, installations, and videos that encapsulate an overwhelming feeling of wonder and childlike awe.
When I step into my studio and turn on my radio, I embark on a magic carpet ride of sorts. Intuitively, I reach for materials like paint, oil pastels, and collage materials that I have collected over the years. I dance in my studio, letting the music guide my movements as I drip, spray, and push paint across yards of canvas. My paintings use traditional techniques combined with craft materials such as rhinestones, collages, and glitter to produce a maximalist, fantasy escape for the viewer.
Blending dance, intuitive mark-making, painting, and collage together, I create an exhalation of delight, wonder, and joy. I believe in the transformative power of play and how it can free the viewer from the confines of the gallery space and transform them into a dreamlike realm.