If things do not become fixed, they cannot be easily dismissed or forgotten. When looked at in its entirety, each work adds up to a simple conclusion; something is wrong. That is the feeling I want to start with. The clues that are given will not yield an explanation; they are too busy bouncing off each other and only show how far-reaching the wrongness is. As the scene unfolds, this unnerving feeling ensures that every element and its constituent parts add up to a sense of frenetic energy. Every scene is depicted in a moment of constant transition, creating a tension between the static image and dynamic narrative.

Each character, tree, rock, river, and animal is imagined to be duct taped together. Every thing is self-lit frankensteined bits of doodles, visual puns, paint mistakes, and popular and unpopular culture references trying desperately to shed light on their alchemistic surroundings. Each piece uses the blushing and constricting color of Moghul Miniatures and the expressive lighting from early 20th Century European painting to set the mood of the imagery.

I am constantly investigating different ways of compressing multiple events and moments into a single scene, a common conceit of manuscript, alchemy and Sienese painting. The dramatic spatial shifts, violent color palettes, mismatched characters and exotic landscapes create a sense of mystery and wonder, leading the viewer on an irresolvable quest.

I live and work in Chicago.