Artist Statement

Each time I approach my workspace with the intent to create, my mind leads me to a central theme: the city and the juxtaposition of urban life and nature. Growing up, I was always fascinated by the idea of the city. I lived close to New York City: the template for living amongst the like-minded, for chasing your dreams, and to, most importantly, for the “grind-never-stops” mindset. In more recent years, I learned to slow down, to appreciate nature, and to appreciate the Earth. While my fascination with this lifestyle was prevalent when I was a child, it has transitioned to quite the opposite. Because of this, a lot of my work expresses my inner child longing for the lifestyle that the city holds, as well as my current state, longing for a quiet way of living and the realization that urban imperfection results in the destruction of the Earth.