Dryocampo Rubicunda, for Remedios Varo
In this tribute to Remedios Varo, the subject is raw and regal. Her toy crown and candy ring are a commentary on the cultural...
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Manduca Sexta, for Romaine Brooks
The painting dedicated to Romaine Brooks is one of the largest in the series. Its scale allowed me to thoroughly explore and pay tribute...
Automeris Io, for Yayoi Kusama
I am continuously exploring and pushing the boundaries of charcoal realism and mixed media. In “Automeris…” I pay tribute to Kusama, with...
"Polaris No. 14 (Trio of Wrens)"
The “Trio of Wrens” is a simple portrait of three of South Carolina’s state birds. The imagery celebrates nature and the direction one...
"Polaris" Solo Exhibition - Artist Statement
My artwork will permanently live on the moon. It still seems like such a wild and surreal statement, but one that brings immense pride....
"Polaris No. 13 (Celestial View)"
“Celestial View” is a bird portrait revisited and reworked. I love giving an older piece a new life. I was inspired to change this...
"Polaris No. 12 (Year of the Rabbit)"
This portrait is in celebration of the “Year of the Rabbit” at the time of its creation in 2023. The Swamp Rabbit is also a very popular...
"Polaris No. 11 (Transformation)"
“Transformation” shows us a design that incorporates a portrait of a dragonfly among phases of the moon and directional lines. The...
"Polaris No. 10 (Resilience)"
“Resilience” began as a study of a bee and evolved into a finished piece after being reworked and reinterpreted. The title reflects the...
"Polaris No. 9 (Pivot)"
“Pivot” is a narrative on sentimentality and reflection and the parts they play in our sense of navigation and quest for direction. The...
"Polaris No. 8 (Scorpio)"
“Scorpio” is a narrative on acceptance and growth along an internal journey. My zodiac sign is a scorpio and the inspiration for the...
"Polaris No. 7 (Fullness & Prosperity)"
“Fullness & Prosperity” gives us a beautiful view of the bright, full moon. The moon frames a large dragonfly in a symmetrical pose with...
"Polaris No. 6 (Equinox in the Park)"
“Equinox in the Park” invites us into a specific setting while exploring a visual composition of halves, pairs, and the root of the...
"Polaris No. 5 (Messenger)"
“Messenger” depicts a blackbird settled in front of the moon. Many cultures see this particular bird as a sign of wisdom. When looking...
"Polaris No. 4 (Navigation)"
In “Navigation”, we see a closely cropped portrait of an anonymous woman with her hand gently resting against her face. On her finger, we...
"Polaris No. 3 (Untethered)"
In “Untethered”, the woman wears an extended line of a prism across her collar, much like a section of armor. Did she build the structure...
"Polaris No. 2 (Phases)"
In “Phases”, the figure cradles the full moon in her hands. She gazes down at the phases that have come before it and the ones she will...
"Polaris No. 1 (Mind, Body, Spirit)"
For my "Polaris" series, I have created compositions that depict both literal and abstract references to the moon. In “Mind, Body,...
"Both/And"
"This piece was created as part of a group exhibition with Walt’s Waltz, an organization that works to destigmatize mental health...
"Now What?"
Artist Statement: The subject is wearing an intricate mask of gold leaf. It symbolizes the cultural expectations that are placed on women...
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