My work exists at the intersection of observation and unease. I move between plein air painting and darker, concept-driven studio work, using both painting and sculptural methods to explore the tension between what is seen and what is felt. Through direct observation of the natural world, I seek moments of stillness, light, and quiet beauty. In contrast, my sculptural and narrative-driven works confront discomfort, vulnerability, and the often unspoken realities of emotional and societal experiences.
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     Plein air painting allows me to respond instinctively to my surroundings. It is a practice rooted in immediacy and the physical presence of place. I think of these works as fun impressions of light, color, and joy as they often give me a comforting place to rest in contrast to my darker studio-based pieces that push discomfort. Those work draw from personal reflection, feminist perspectives, and a fascination with the unsettling. I use symbolism, material, and the human form to question power, silence, and perception.
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     By combining painting and sculpture, I create a dialogue between surface and space, image and object. I am interested in how meaning shifts when an idea moves off the wall and into the viewer’s physical environment. Whether through quiet landscapes or confrontational sculptural forms, my work invites viewers to navigate both beauty and discomfort, recognizing that they often coexist.