Checking In Painting

In the confusion of an era in which uncertainty seems to be the only constant, we are all searching for ways to make sense of the world around us. From weather disasters, social upheaval, and political strife to the catastrophic Covid-19 global pandemic—each of us has been profoundly touched by the turmoil of 2020. We are still in the midst of crisis, and everything seems upside down. I have found comfort in my painting studio during this difficult time, and my work has become documentation of the heartbreak, hope, and solitude of this era. The changes around us feel tectonic; as if the very foundations of what we knew and understood have been shaken. My work deals directly with these foundations as I experience and process them—democracy, collective action, racial justice, health care, crisis management, immigration, and social distancing. By distilling those large concepts down to their essential components, my goal is to make connections to universal human experiences—empowerment, unity, memory, safety, trust, identity, and relationship. I am fascinated by the common experiences that bind us together in our humanity, and I hope to communicate them conceptually through color, composition, and expressive mark making. Thoughtful abstract compositions invite creative thinking and more meaningful interactions with others. By showing up and being present to my own artistic practice, I feel connected to an authenticity that is bigger than myself. By sharing my work with others, I hope to inspire conversation that goes beyond image.