Artist Statement

My research-creation practice operates at the intersection of painterly materiality, optical physics, and the lived experience of neurodivergence. Grounded in a background spanning photography, fine art painting, and complex project systems, my work investigates the physical and psychological friction of social masking, sensory processing, and philosophical perspectivism.

My practice operates through focused, cyclical studio phases. Rather than producing a singular visual output, I allow my core creative inquiries to rotate through distinct, interconnected bodies of work:

• Somatic Identity: Deconstructed figurative iconography capturing the physical strain, performative compliance, and emotional weight of social masking.
  

• Sensory Processing: Hard-edge geometric abstractions and optical pattern dynamics mapping cognitive load and non-consensus perception.
  

• Spatial Mapping: Micro and macro photographic studies—utilizing macro glass refractions and spherical architectural panoramas—exploring optical distortion, physical apparatuses, and liminal environments.
  

I navigate these series through periods of deep, singular focus. Shifting between the visceral expression of the figure, the hard-edge precision of geometric painting, and the structured optics of photography creates a sustainable generative rhythm. Each body of work serves as both an independent investigation and a necessary counterpoint to the others, collectively mapping the internal and external realities of neurodivergent experience.

(FYI: This statement contains some spoilers regarding what is coming in the Spring of 2027 :) )