I make art to rearrange the strange beauty of things. Also selfishly, if I don’t create, something in me starts to spoil.
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I mostly work in mixed media, creating instinct-driven pieces that lean a little offbeat and imperfect. I make things off the cusp, fast enough to outrun doubt, following an internal pull that seems to know where it’s going better than I do.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in nature, self-doubt and by challenging standards and rules.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d use it to step out of the noise of daily life and fully immerse myself in art. Learning, experimenting, and surrounding myself with a creative community that expands how I work.
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