Artist Statement

I believe every individual possesses an innate artistic sensibility rooted in aesthetic opinions and preferences. Moreover, I hold the conviction that figurative work, with its readable stability, serves as an accessible art form. The space between the observer and the subject is bridged by the viewers intuitive response to a face, a pair of hands, a gesture, expression, or posture. 

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The artworks I create are unified abstractions of the human form; a composite comprised of fragmentation, form, line, color, and segments of the human subject in their natural correctness. My aim is for these deliberate components to establish a distinguishable structure, inject meaningfulness into the image, trigger recollections, and amplify a visceral connection. 

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My deliberate choice to omit the subject's tangible surroundings stems from a desire to direct all attention to the essence of the subject itself. Therefore, the conceptual foundation of the artwork lies on the internal, exploring what unfolds within the human subject, and more specifically, the congruency of the human experience in relation to its outward presentation. The process involves challenging my own way of seeing, understanding, and constructing. ​