About Me

 

 

My paintings examine family heritage and historical narratives found in biblical stories and folk legends. I work primarily in acrylic on canvas, building layered compositions that move between abstraction and representation. I often begin each painting by creating a lush, botanical, freeform surface—almost wallpaper-like—which establishes patterns from which the subject matter emerges. Excessive use of pattern, calming layers of transparency, and a cohesive color palette unify each body of work.  While I am drawn most to themes of spiritual narrative, I approach each story with play and curiosity rather than reverence.  The ultimate goal is to evoke a sense of curiosity. In four words my paintings are best described as "Maximal modern folk art".

My ceramic work extends the language of my paintings into three dimensions. Organic forms emerge through hand-carved surfaces that echo the rich patterns, layered textures, and natural elements found in my paintings, as though fragments of the painted world have broken free and taken physical form. Each piece is crafted from high-fire stoneware and finished with a single glaze, allowing the carved details and tactile qualities of the clay to remain at the forefront. My Seed Keepers combine clay with sisal rope and wooden dowels, bringing together natural materials in forms that suggest both the beauty and mystery of the botanical world.