Current Work:

My work explores the tension between beauty and impermanence, using flowers as both subject and psychological symbol. They attract, soften, and disarm—inviting trust through color, scent, and familiarity. Psychologically, flowers tap into our instinct to associate beauty with safety and goodness, making them powerful vehicles for emotional misdirection. A bouquet can feel like love, apology, or intention—yet it can just as easily function as a distraction, a soft covering over something unresolved or unhealthy. What looks like purity or affection can instead be a calculated display designed to attract, hold attention, and control perception. In this way, flowers mirror manipulation: they offer something pleasing enough to override deeper questioning. The flowers I reference—both gifted and gathered from my family farm—hold this duality, carrying intimacy and care while also reflecting how easily perception can be shaped, and how what is presented is not always what is real.

The fleeting life cycle of a flower is central to both the meaning and pace of my process. Each piece is created quickly and intuitively, mirroring the brief moment of vitality a flower holds once it is picked. Light becomes a defining threshold—when it touches the surface, the form feels fully alive, yet that presence is immediate and temporary. Petals inevitably wilt, colors shift, and structure collapses. Nature is inherently seasonal, moving through cycles of emergence and decay, and people, too, exist in seasons within our lives. What feels constant can dissolve, revealing the fragility of both beauty and connection.

Through layered patterns, textured surfaces, and bright, rhythmic color, I build a sense of movement and vitality across the canvas. Repetition and layering create a sense of visual seduction—drawing the viewer in—while also suggesting concealment beneath the surface. Being present with the materials is central to my process; I allow form to guide the work, leading to unexpected outcomes rather than imposing rigid control. Within this balance of intention and surrender, the paintings hold both attraction and unraveling—capturing the moment where something appears whole, even as it begins to shift and fade.