Silk Road Painting

I created these pieces on the cold floor, in the early mornings of December in front of my childhood home’s sunroom door. I was inspired to create these works after spending a week with my new born nephew, Alden. Traveling back to my childhood home from staying with my brother and his new family for the holidays during the time of Covid, was a humbling experience. Inspired by baby Alden’s curiosity and during the time of quarantine, I had time to go through old works that were unfinished, old items, and materials from my high school days. These utensils: highlighters, pens, sharpies, and crayons became a staple for these pieces. It made me think how I was like a child concocting these images with these tools. The colors and forms created were not dissimilar to that of actual paint. Lucious, rich, and bright, they’re a welcomed contrast from my inherit pallet of earth tones. In a world where we want the best and newest, this time of Covid that has made me revel in the things I already have, hopefully with the magic of a child’s perspective.