Artist Statement

While I (and many others) wish that the humans of this world could move collectively in harmony, that is not and will never be the case. We are all different, living different lives, having different experiences, and enjoying different perspectives. I believe that art is one of the few ways that can accurately portray a different perspective in a different body. As an artist, I attempt to portray feelings through the use of color and body.  Having dealt with anxiety while also having a strong interest in psychology my art always deviates towards a darker approach.

           

The goal of my art is to unveil the stereotypes that go along with mental disabilities, I wish for the viewer to step out of their comfort zone and experience a different perspective. I think empathy is an incredibly important tool when it comes to interacting with and understanding others.

For those who deal with anxiety and depression, I want to identify with them and possibly isolate, and capture the feelings of those disorders. While in the midst of an anxiety attack, if you can capture the essence of it, and portray it in front of the world, it loses its power to hurt you. By showing this to my viewers, I believe I can help them gain insight and understanding of a world that they may not be so comfortable with.

 Overall I want my art to pull people out of their comfort zone and make them feel something. I want them to stop and smell the dying roses and be happy that they did. My art is about self-reflection and the old and new emotions that come with.