Artist Statement:
I traverse the winding hills of San Francisco and bring the colors and compositions I observe into my work. My painting process is one of continual revealing, obscuring, and layering textures and colors in an attempt to echo the landscape around me.
When I paint, I imagine the city as if it were made of play-dough—malleable and alive. I envision rolling out the hills like a vast, colorful sheet, stretching the energy and chaos of my surroundings onto the flat plane of my canvas.
Through dense layers of pigment, I build depth and mystery, creating a jungle of interwoven shapes where color emerges through translucent forms. These fleeting glimpses of hidden hues are my favorite moments—suggesting secret narratives, unseen spaces, and worlds just beyond reach.
Bio:
I am an artist originally from Los Angeles, now residing in San Francisco. I received my BA in Art Practice from University of California, Berkeley. From 2020-21 I held a screenprinting fellowship at Kala Art Institute. From 2017-18 I was awarded the Blau-Gold Fellowship at Root Division. I have shown work at Soft Times, Mini Mart, Root Division, and Oakland Artworks. I am the Editorial & Marketing Manager at Illustoria Magazine, where I’ve worked since the magazine’s founding in 2016. For inquiries, please get in touch below.