Looking back Collage

I am a visual artist living in the Bay Area. I draw my inspiration from my surroundings, life experiences and cultural background. I am captivated with worn and weathered surfaces; flaking paint, peeling paper or rust are a feast for my eyes and inspiration for new work. I enjoy working in layers, creating textures, and blurring reality by implementing traces of the past and the present. My visual memories are transferred onto works which reflect the layers of time and lead the viewer to more than a first glance. In creating these pieces, my materials range from acrylic, beeswax, graphite, inks, and oils to photo transfers and collage. Currently I’m working on mixed media painting and collage, with an ongoing passion for exploring unique surface treatments. Artistic growth is an essential part of my practice. I am of the opinion that not limiting one’s material options will lead to unexpected and exciting work.