My practice is rooted in everyday moments; I explore these seemingly simple experiences by elevating them to a monumental scale. Whether it’s through painting or sculpture, I aim to highlight the duality between the ordinary and the extraordinary in our lives.
In my paintings, I often reference personal memories, where my past intertwines with my dreams. I use materials like oil, aerosol, textiles, and gold leaf to capture the complexity of these moments, creating a layered narrative that speaks to both my personal history and broader social themes. My sculptural work, on the other hand, takes a different approach. I use up-cycled materials to transform everyday objects like grocery carts and sneakers into reimagined symbols of identity and aspiration. I’m interested in how these objects—both mundane and significant—reflect the journey of reinvention.
I take a magpie approach to my work, pulling from diverse sources like childhood memories, street culture, and social media symbolism. I enjoy reimagining objects and symbols to create my own form of social commentary. By merging the familiar with the surreal, I invite viewers to reconsider the objects and symbols that define their own identities and experiences, whether it’s a traditional portrait or a contemporary filtered selfie. My goal is to create a dialogue about memory, identity, and the power of transformation in a constantly changing world.