ARTIST STATEMENT

My work explores the interactions between internal and external boundaries. My early work had very little boundary; it was often a wash of color, pattern without clear delineation. This echoed my internal state. Raised in chaos, my emotional and relational boundaries were nonexistent.

Over time, as I have worked to develop a healthier internal structure, my art has reflected that process. As I have developed clearer lines and edges within myself, my paintings have become more stable in their compositions. What is presented remains abstract, yet reflects a growing sense of intention and order.

Background

As a child, I dreamed of becoming a comic book artist, but eventually fell in love with abstract expressionism—both as an art movement and as a way of life. After moving from Seattle to San Francisco, I spent over a decade selling my work to private collectors and exhibiting paintings throughout the city. I was fortunate to collaborate with local cafés, galleries, and larger corporate clients such as Starbucks, The Gap, and T-Mobile.