Artist Statement

We commonly rely on body language and facial expressions to recognize emotion. I find myself drawn to the body, the hands, the feet. They tell of a state of mind, expressive, but in an involuntary and honest way.

Inspired by the fragility and translucency of skin, I use acrylic and oil on canvas to build thin layers of paint that expose the delicate temporality of an individual, as well as echoing the vulnerability of the inner self. 

Using bright, bold colors, overlapping multiple poses of the same figure creates moments in time that examine how the body conveys difficult emotional experiences. Blocking out and concealing segments of the figure’s face and body draws attention to the more subtle yet revealing gestures.