Hold Still

The work is a record of my existence and relationships in life. It involves personal discovery as well as the quieting of a nostalgic desire to hold on.  These themes span multiple phases — periods of growth, loss, and recovery through which the singular, introspective mindset becomes part of the human journey at large.  It is my belief that viewing the experiences of another person closes the gap between our differences as individual people and brings us closer to our shared humanity.

The body of work consists of oil on canvas.  Washes of color are built up in layers. The work is a meditation that explores both the melancholy and blissful that make our lives whole. Throughout my life, painting has been not only a creative exploration, but a tool to develop resilience. The resulting growth gives me the courage and strength to face adversity. The desire to grow and learn over time is universal. My hope is that my work is a visual window accessible to all. Art, both of my own making as well as work by others, has served as an invitation and inspiration for me throughout my life, and I hope my contribution may serve others to see their own reflection in.

Art making, for me, uniquely aligns the emotional and the visual with the intention of processing.  Ultimately, the fragments of past events are meshed together with my current perspective and are re-experienced. Nostalgia morphs into better understanding and balance through this creative productive process.