Artist Statement:
My art explores our natural propensity for abstract thought.  This concept has grown and evolved throughout my artistic career.  I focus on the experience now.  I let the creative process reveal the conceptual ideas and final design for a piece.  My work explores spirituality, love, interconnectedness, and our ability to dream and express the full spectrum of human emotions.

I have always been passionate and completely distracted by my own fascination– fascination for nature, art, music, film, and writing.  I grew up on The Doctor, Silverstein, and Calvin and his tiger.  I was drawn to names like Hendrix, Morrison, Vonnegut, and Kerouac.

I was inspired by vivid imagery, eloquent words, experimental sound, thought-provoking concepts, and abstract perspectives.  Watching live performance (from cosmic rock compositions to the powerful poetry of hip hop) taught me the art of improvisation.  I strive to bring this freestyle approach to my live, experience-based paintings.  It’s a release of emotion through free-flowing, unfiltered thoughts.  Approaching a piece without pre-conceived concepts allows me to break down my own artistic boundaries.

With my progression in the realm of performance art, I continue to evolve through collaboration, experimentation, and an open-minded approach to all things artistic.  I was born and raised in the Philadelphia area, I studied art in Florida, and now I’m eager and excited to continue my growth in California.  I approach each day as a wide-eyed observer, embracing everything and immersing myself in a world of creativity.