As a result of suddenly uprooting from one culture and planting loosely in another, my views of the world and its people remain a work in progress. Every day manages to inspire a new side of me, whether I find humour, tragedy, or any other feeling in routine situations. Consistently, routines tend to have some sort of bizarre twist to them.
And what better way to portray these inconsistencies and micro-phenomena than via traditional means of painting? The simplest of subjects and images can become unrecognizable after a splash of water touches paper, and in a funny way, things tend to become slightly clearer to me. Colorado, my current home, is a fascinating place to see, with an untamed spirit imbedded in its people, its wildlife, and its landscapes. This same spirit tends to find its way into my paintings.
The subjects I choose to paint are objects, animals, or people I’ve found to be conveniently located almost anywhere I’m looking. Yet, despite how common these subjects are, I feel there is a special social significance that speaks to so few- most don’t notice. That is why I enjoy making these “household items” as outlandish, absurd, and noticeable as possible. Ink runs freely, watercolours clash against each other, and various items such as straws and rulers become tools for creation. I try to make the act of painting as visible as possible in the final product to force the viewer to alter their perspective of something they believed they’ve always known, yet remind them that every person on the planet views the world in a completely different way, starting with the guy standing next to them.
