I believe we are called to do what challenges us most; for me, that is examining who I am. My artwork is a means to extrapolate pieces of my soul and transform them into physical matter of which I can visually examine. In doing so, I am able to explore the parts of myself that I do not understand. Some of my work is directly related to the importance of introspection, but other times it is inspired by the strangeness of my experiences in engaging in self-reflection. Typically, I have a specific idea of what I want to create before I fully understand what it means. As I go about creating that idea, I begin to understand my thoughts and who I am at a deeper level.
There is often a sense in my work that something does not seem quite right. My pieces have a confusing complexion that while rendered realistically, requires the viewer to have to connect parts that do not make sense at first glance. While I listen to what my mind wants me to create, the artwork becomes a form of self-realization. Working in both two and three-dimensional mediums, I am able to fully explore the depths of my self-concept. In doing so, I know that my revelations could be used to help others who may benefit from my personal exploration. It is my hope that anyone who encounters my work pauses and thinks, “hmm, that’s odd” as they embark on a quest for understanding. As they seek an answer, they will need to rely on their own life experiences to form an understanding of my work.