There’s a part of me that feels held hostage by my adolescent experiences, and another part that craves a return to innocence. The tension between these two is the arranging force behind the surreal world depicted in my work.

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By way of girly color palettes, craft- based materials, and references to my own 90’s childhood, I aim to create a safe and playful space in which I can deconstruct my past traumas and challenging psychological states. Compositions in my work are highly intentional and placing elements “perfectly” is important to me; an effort to get it right this time. I work primarily in acrylic, but incorporate a wide range of techniques and materials such as airbrushing, spray paint, piping, oil paint, glitter and vinyl, allowing for the wide range of qualities I believe to be important in a dreamland.

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In my recent work, I’ve been exploring the theme of freedom versus imprisonment through the lens of individual rooms, where larger mythology, told largely via symbols, has been developing.  Chains often double as “ropes,” serving as symbols of both confinement and hope. Portals and windows offer the possibility of escape, but the bars on the windows beg the question: are we trapped here, or choosing to stay?