Artist Statement

My work draws from the quiet, often overlooked thoughts that occupy my mind—memories, daydreams, stresses, and the objects attached to them. I’m interested in the bond people form with everyday items and moments, especially those connected to formative experiences. An old duffle bag, a fleeting memory, a familiar room can hold weight long after the moment has passed. By focusing on these details, my work reflects personal history while remaining casual and relatable, inviting viewers to connect through their own memories.

My recent work Switch Bags is a 30” x 37” oil painting on canvas of three duffle bags, the bags that belonged to my sisters and me, carried between our parents’ homes growing up. These bags held belongings but referenced the routine of moving between spaces. This painting is part of a larger body of work that depicts ordinary scenes that carry a deeper personal story. 

I primarily work in oil paint on canvas. I experiment with a range of oil techniques and mediums, sometimes thinning the paint to create a softer, more fluid surface. While painting is my primary focus, I do not limit myself to a single style or process. Composition is central to my practice, as I rearrange imagery, sketches, and ideas until a sense of balance feels right. This instinct comes from my interest in interior design and reshaping personal space—adding, removing, and reconfiguring elements until they resonate. Through this process, my work becomes a reflection of myself: layered, reorganized, and shaped by the small moments and objects that linger in memory.