Statement & BioI live and work in Orlando, Florida where I was born and raised. I graduated with a BFA in Studio Art from Florida State University in 2010. Having been raised in the heart of tourism I have gained both an appreciation for cultural diversity, and a longing for a cultural identity that doesn't involve mouse ears. This struggle for a sense of belonging often finds its way into my work, which tends to be autobiographical.
I work primarily in oils, but occasionally incorporate ceramic sculpture and mixed media pieces into my work. There is a Rockwellian sense of nostalgia and sentimentality in my imagery, but surrealist elements create an unsettling feeling. I draw my inspiration from childhood memories and photographs, as well as pop culture and books. |