ABOUT THE #WERK

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My paintings are primarily large-scale, representational pieces that focus on figures of women and queer people. Through captivating figures and intricate backgrounds, my paintings tell a snapshot of a storyline. These stories are meant to boldly and beautifully reflect contemporary issues, including gender expression, climate change and the fragility of Western socio-political structures. Though superficially beautiful, the content of my painting plays with discomfort, putting them on the edge of visual pleasure.

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I primarily work with oil paint on canvas, in addition to acrylic paint, gold leaf, fabric and other mixed media. I also create murals and wearable art on repurposed clothing.

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My artistic inspirations include (among others): Frida Kahlo, Kehinde Wiley, Alice Neel, Amy Sherad and Kent Monkman.