The thread that connects my paintings and works on paper is how they originate from a specific reference—such as a memory, photo, or words, yet are transformed by recollections, struggle, and the process of painting.

Sometimes the pieces assert themselves quickly, but more often they go through a good amount of uncertainty. I don’t abandon them; I step back and wait until they reveal my next move.

I believe that paint has the capacity to capture a sense of history. I want my paintings to carry the passage of time and ultimately, to be quietly powerful and open to interpretation.