I created both of these collections (Time + Other Concerns. & Más O Menos), while feeling as if I was in some sort of vortex, moving through time and space, but not really present. This particular practice of drawing and painting pushed me through the incredibly hard time of dealing with loss and grief. My new collection of work was created with my early arts foundation in mind.

Each drawing and painting starts by finding the organic line and texture of the surface of paper and wood. From there, the lines and color take shape and form naturally within the space. The pieces in Time + Other Concerns are meditative and serve as an escape from reality. Each piece has an immediacy to it but feels all consuming at the same time.  

The pieces in Más o Menos are more of an “altar” and have very personal meaning.
B. Paul (my absolute person/family/BFF), was always my biggest fan and was there every step of the way through my life so far; getting through high school, choosing where to go to art school, and then…through every single, pivotal moment of my life. These pieces were drawn while sitting together or were created once they were gone. B is absolutely present in each of these drawings and paintings and I deeply cherish each of them. 

It feels so unfair and surreal that they are no longer here (physically) to see me through this, and/or guide me as I get in my own way. The silver lining in all of this is that I know B is behind this ENTIRE body of work and helped me to get lost in my own lines. I am forever grateful for our incredible friendship (the brother I always wanted) and for putting my brain and hands to work. This is ALL YOU.