With my work I aim to express my first impression and reveal a search for the aesthetic essentials of a chosen moment.
I compose structured paintings that seek to depict a satisfying harmony of control and abandon, imbued with poetic emotion. I invite my perception of light and color to guide my image-making process and let intuition lead the way. I invent, omit, and simplify whenever necessary to arrive at a pleasing balance between observation and memory.
I am interested in small, unassuming scenes that present instances of visual tension. These simple moments amplify an intriguing phenomenon I seek to capture: that any given motif may be banal and yet mysterious. Much of my work lacks figure or set-up. Rather, I am inclined to stay attentive to what surrounds me, looking for paintings in what I encounter every day. I search for intriguing color interactions and geometries by which I can make a painting. I compose with my eye and mind before reaching for brush and paint.
