During my studies at Hunter College where I am nearing completion on my MFA degree, I studied the theory of art. However, my art is not derived from theory nor does it play a large part in my work. Instead, a call and response approach keeps the energy flowing through the piece. Working art on a panel allows for a more interesting process. This often includes sanding, working on the ground, and drawing directly into the surface. It is important to me that the tick of the artist's hand shows. I believe it makes for a more sincere and interesting gesture. Stemming from influences such as sign painting, pop art and graffiti, I attempt to create personal narratives. I see my painting as a regurgitation of popular culture through a personal vantage point. Often, I document what’s going on in my life through a humorous parody. I transform bits of many art references into my work to make a new commentary or stance. As we no longer view the world as a singular whole, but as composed of several parts, sometimes seemingly unrelated. For this reason, my subject matter is varied. It comes from the fragmentation and breakdown of images, which can stand for a single thought and its components. The flat map-like style of paint handling displays the personal subject matter in a detached look with the emphasis on the removal of meaning. Scale shifts and color emphasis designate importance in the read. The hyper-saturated color portrays the artificiality and displacement of current culture. +++ Download ARTIST CV (PDF Format)