STATEMENT

I am a painter. To me, identity is an evolving narrative influenced by loss. Grief is woven into identity, and self-portraiture offers a means of reclaiming it. 

My practice is cathartic–created to mirror the process of mourning. I am fascinated by the body and the subtle ways it can convey remorse. My process is a form of rumination, built through layers of paint and precise brushwork. I see my work as an act of obsession, which makes it extremely personal and, at times, taxing. I am not known for being transparent, but my process allows me to be candid. 

I aim to explore contradictions: beauty and honesty, strength and sensitivity. My goal is to invite the viewer to reflect on their embodied experiences and consider how identity is shaped by love, longing, and the search for resolution.