The process of discovery that leads to intimacy between myself, the work and eventually the viewer, as closeness becomes the point of entry.
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I’m most drawn to creating work that captures feeling through form, where line, color, and shape express something deeply human.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in everyday life, especially in love, memory, and the small human moments that carry lasting emotional weight.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the funding to produce new work and expand its visibility, connecting it with audiences actively seeking meaningful contemporary painting.
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