I make artwork that represents the idea of things being temporary, and the potential that comes with it, using the visual metaphors of birds and space. I combine different printing methods to create images that tell a story with human-like characters. I am is interested in how people think about their own mortality and how it affects their perspective on life. The art reflects moments in my life, and each piece has a title that helps convey its meaning.

I am is inspired by writers like Caral Sagan and Gaston Bachelard, who explore the idea of being mortal through science and philosophy. I look at contemporary illustration, art nouveau, and traditional Japanese block prints for compositional cues to help build the work, and give it visual voice.

“Imperfect Growth” Distressed screenprint on paper, 2018.

“Imperfect Growth” Distressed screenprint on paper, 2018.