ABOUT THE WORK

My work explores dualities like chaos and control, spontaneity and structure, memory and immediacy- and cultural influences I am drawn to; translating emotions, dreams, and internal landscapes into a physical, visual language. My process is intuitive and layered, shaped equally by personal memory and the material qualities of paint, surface, and mark-making.

I make abstract paintings with a wide range of media, including acrylics, latex house paint, spray paint, oil sticks, and found materials like glitter, torn paper, and industrial plastics. These elements are applied in layers-sometimes over months, sometimes in a single, energetic session, building texture and tension. I embrace both precision and accident: marks, drips, washes, and overpainting become vital parts of the final image. There is a constant push and pull between what is intentional and what arises unexpectedly.

Much of my inspiration comes from lived experiences, my visual and psychological memory and the environments I move through: urban textures, wild landscapes, intriguing interiors, and the fleeting sensations of light, movement, and memory. I aim to create a space where ambiguity is welcome, where viewers are invited to bring their own interpretations and emotions to the work. I am less interested in clarity than in resonance.

Ultimately, I want my paintings to feel alive-to hold energy, movement, and a sense of vulnerability. Each piece is a conversation between materials, gesture, and the unconscious-a kind of visual improvisation that honors both instability and beauty.

Shaped by growing up as a twin in a large family, spending ample time outdoors in central upstate New York and then summers by the sea in New England, and decades living in New York City, my work draws inspiration from both natural and urban shapes and texture. My process-led paintings are gestures of subconcious-based improvisation, layered with texture and material experimentation, inviting viewers into a space of inner reflection, visual resonance, and emotional engagement.