I make art to spark hope and joy. Nostalgia, childhood games, and shared memories that reflect the importance of human connection influence both my figurative and abstract paintings. A background in industrial design and costuming leads me to incorporate 3-dimensional aspects in my work.

 

I use the canvas as a playground, building on top of the paintings or weaving thread through images to convey a sense of wonder and illusion. Viewers often impulsively reach out to touch the surface of the paintings, expressing an uncontrollable desire to feel.