As a kid, I grew up on the internet and surrounded by popular culture, which has heavily influenced my work. I often struggled to articulate or understand how I felt, so I connected strongly to stories and artwork that was able to resonate and give explanation to those unknowns. Storytelling gave a framework to understand difficult context by allowing it to be discussed easier rather than left vague and undefined.
This developed into a fascination with pop culture online. Experience with managing mental health and fascination with dreams and psychology have led to inspiration from the Surrealist movement to express personal perspectives. My process and approach to medium is influenced by the Impressionist and Expressionist movement, embracing the qualities of paint to depict their subject, working fast to capture what the artist’s view, and being approachable for audiences that don’t know much about art.