I am currently a second year student at Rhode Island School of Design studying painting.​

In my painting, I’m exploring the idea of constructing a surface —a layering of meaning, memory, and change. The city, in many ways, operates the same way. It’s constantly being built, torn down, and rewritten over time.

I want them to be layered histories—each layer adding depth, context, and a sense of evolution. This concept shapes my artistic process, which revolves around layering paint and allowing each successive layer to interact with and speak to the one before it. 

My paintings hold the echoes of past decisions, marks, and gestures, creating a complex web of relationships between the layers. This layering is not only about building depth; it’s about building meaning—a record of time, a reflection on memory, and a contemplation of how the past informs the present.

My work uses abstraction to explore the quiet, gradual changes that happen in the background of our awareness. By focusing on small, often overlooked moments, I examine how our perceptions shift in subtle, unspoken ways. Each piece is created through a slow process, reflecting how what we "see" changes over time. 

I work with unstretched canvases laid flat on the floor, which gives me the freedom to pour and manipulate paint in different ways. This experimental setup removes the constraints of a traditional easel, allowing for a more spontaneous and intuitive approach. It encourages me to explore different techniques and effects, and often leads to unexpected outcomes. This hands-on interaction with the surface deepens my connection to the work, making the process itself a vital part of the piece. The freedom to let the painting evolve organically mirrors the fluid, ever-changing nature of both my work and what  inspires me. I don’t start with a rigid idea or predetermined composition. Instead, I allow the process to unfold organically, which encourages discovery and experimentation at every stage.

The final painting, then, becomes a testament to the process itself. It is both a visual and tactile artifact and a record of its creation. 

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