A meditation on presence and a practice of play, a breaking away from the complexity. Refocusing on the ordinary of daily life—abstractly deconstructing as practice to return to the present moment.
What I choose as a subject is primarily taken from mundane moments of the everyday, the act of washing dishes with a sponge, or the scraping of a spoon against a coffee cup- these things become anchors. As my artistic journey unfolds, the significance of mundane moments and objects continues to evolve.
Branch, 2024
Mixed-media on paper, 21 x 29.7 inch
Inhaler, 2024
Mixed-media on paper, 21 x 29.7 inch
Lighter, 2024
Mixed-media on paper, 21 x 29.7 inch
I see the scale some days, most days I don’t notice it. It leans against the wall so it’s not easily stood on. Generally, I don’t weigh myself, unless I feel the need to dive into a spiral of anxiety and self hatred.Bathroom Scale, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
Bottle and Straw, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
I bought a small dust broom because it matches the aesthetic of the house I may never have. It was just a few euros, an affordable step towards a dream.Brush and Dustpan, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
Fresh cut flowers on the table. They bring so much colour into the room. The water is getting low, the stems just touching. They smell of spring, promises, and sincere apologies.Bouquet, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
Toilet, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
Someone, at some point, told me to take vitamin D, and so I do. It seems a bit ridiculous that I spray this oily substance into my mouth when I could be outside in the sun, soaking it directly into my skin.Vitamin D, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
Lemons, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
Washing the dishes on a cold day is one of the under-appreciated pleasures in life. The hot water reddens your skin, thawing your cold hands and slowly radiates the heat up your arms and into the rest of you. It provides a moment for contemplation about your next idea or how the day unfolded. I have a particular way I like to wash the dishes, I assume it’s the same for most. Dishes represent an aspect of life where we exert control, and the habits we form around them merit consideration.Sponge, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
Morning Coffee, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
There is a ring of rouge where the glass was. It soaks in and spreads. It reminds me of the last time I bled. It reminds me of laughter, and community and the holidays.Spilt Wine, 2023
Digital painting, 12 x 18 inch
Clothespin, 2023
Digital painting, 18 x 24 inch