About
In my work, each painting becomes a site where fragments of experience—sketches, advertisements, and bodily materials are layered and disrupted, creating visual fields that resist singular interpretation. The materials themselves become active agents in this process. Hair, glass, oil, pastel, and acrylic become artifacts.
Inspired by Surrealist strategies of automatism, my process transforms collage into a method of unconscious construction. I use collage that weaves together fragments of family photographs, social media, and cultural iconography. I’m working in a space where fragments collide and generate unexpected meanings. This approach is an inquiry into how meaning is constructed and dismantled. By introducing elements of chance and allowing materials to interact through unplanned collages, the results are semi-abstract images that are both familiar and strange.
WORKING FROM LIFE.
I am a big proponent of the sketchbook. I have an actice practice of bringing my sketchbook everywhere and I go to weekly life drawing sessions.
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2024 Bespoke / Seattle, WA.
Solo exhibition in downtown Seattle featuring my entire body of work.2023 Gallery B612 / Seattle, WA.
Solo exhibition in SODO Seattle. Body of work focused on trauma and identity.2022 Common Area Maintenance / Seattle, WA.
Solo exhibition on themes of social media and identity, which featured a music collaborative performance.2021 Gainesville Fine Arts Association / Gainesville, FL
Solo exhibition in downtown Gainesville featuring my series on identity.2019 Hectors Gallery / Gainesville, FL
Solo exhibition centering on the body.2018 SL8 Gallery / Gainesville, FL
Two person exhibition with 10 art pieces.
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2024 Slip Gallery / Seattle, WA
A future two person exhibit in collaboration with a curator, examining the juxtaposition of technology, surveillance, and art.2024 Fishbowl / Seattle, WA
Exhibited in a community oriented show with themes of loss.2023 Slide Gallery / Seattle, WA
Exhibited 3 paintings in group show.2022 Graphite Gallery / Edmonds, WA
Exhibited 2 paintings in group show.2021 Warphaus Gallery / Gainesville, FL
Exhibited 1 painting in group student show.2019 Gainesville Fine Arts Association / Gainesville, FL
Exhibited 5 paintings in group show.2019 University Gallery / Gainesville, FL
Exhibited 1 painting in group show.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
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University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
BFA Painting | May 2021 | Summa cum laudeSequential Artists Workshop, Gainesville, FL
Certificate in Sequential Art | 2016 -
Fishbowl, Seattle, WA — Events Coordinator & Grant Researcher |
January 2023 - Present
Managed studio programming; promoted classes and gallery shows, scheduled events and scheduled instructors, managed registration, collected fees. Assisted participants with class registration, troubleshooting, and communications.
Planned and executed various studio events and classes.
Cultivated relationships with artists, creating opportunities to showcase work across multiple venues.
Common Area Maintenance, Seattle, WA — Artist
November 2021 - Present
Established and developed an arts education curriculum within CAM, including figure drawing, Plein Air events, and art classes for youths.
Planned and managed studio events, including art exhibitions, classes, and clubs. Updated and maintained social media to promote public programming and class calendar.
GNV Artist Collective, Gainesville, Fl — Program Manager
September 2016 - October 2021
Conceptualized and executed popup gallery exhibits, securing venues and curating art selections. Created a donor and volunteer base for the organization relationships with donors and volunteers, using events, outreach, and personal connections. Managed a portfolio encompassing instructors, models, and equipment suppliers for art classes. Led the coordination of installation and teardown of exhibitions, ensuring smooth transitions.
Handled donation gift entries, donor acknowledgment letters, and record-keeping. Cultivated relationships with individual donors and volunteers. Assisted in planning and executing fundraising events and stewardship activities.
Sequential Artist Workshop, Gainesville, FL — Events Assistant
September 2016 - May 2020
Developed and implemented an engaging curriculum for youth programs focused on sequential arts and figure drawing. Instructed diverse classes for K-8 students, fostering creativity and artistic skill development. Effectively managed inventory, procurement, and organization of class supplies. -
2024 Painting Instructor, Figure Painting The Fishbowl, Seattle, WA
2019 Drawing Instructor, Figure 2018 Drawing Gainesville Figure Drawing Club, Gainesville, FL
2018 Drawing Instructor, Figure Drawing Gainesville Figure Drawing Club, Gainesville, FL
2017 Drawing Instructor, Figure Drawing Gainesville Figure Drawing Club, Gainesville, FL
2016 Drawing Instructor for Young Adults: Drawing Comics Tween and Teen Summer 2016 Comics Class, Gainesville, FL -
2022-Present Fundraising Committee – Common Area Maintenance, Seattle, WA
2018-2021 Workshop Coordinator – Saturday Figure Painters, Gainesville, FL 2018-2021 Club Coordinator – GNV Figure Drawing Club, Gainesville, FL 2018-2020 Club Coordinator + Founder – Friday Drawing, Gainesville, FL
AWARDS AND HONORS
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2020
2019
2018
2024
Living Artist Grant, Seattle, WA
Deans List, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Graphite Award of Recognition, Edmonds, WA
Deans List, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Deans List, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
