My paintings are material encapsulations of my ego’s torment, thereby acting as vehicles to relieve my soul from suffering. I incorporate bold colors, such as red and black, along with others which refer both to the light as well as my physical form — tones which are inspired by the pigments found within the palms of my hands — in order to create abstract forms that feel as though they’ve manifested on their own. The scale of my artworks are informed by the notion that our internal struggles often feel bigger than us, out of control, and hard to manage. Through color and form, I directly confront enticing egoic energies that spread throughout our being and present themselves as (false) avenues for self-empowerment while creating a radiant, perceptual gap between said energies and our greatest alternative: the light.

I offer my work as bridges for communicating and interpreting unique individual experiences and perceptions as they pertain to the discussion concerning mental health and spirituality.

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ENTER: RED (2022)
Exhibition held in the CSUEB University Art Gallery
Hayward, CA