Born n raised in Vancouver BC, 29 years old. I love making art for the same reason I love skateboarding, I’m able to express myself freely
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Receive Text UpdatesMy work is like controlled chaos, geometry pulled through another dimension. I build structured grids, symmetry, repeating forms, shapes that echo outward like ripples and colours that vibrate in a way that feels almost alive. It sits somewhere between mathematics and hallucination, a sense of depth that isn’t purely spatial. It’s psychological. The viewer isn’t just looking at the piece, but being pulled into it, like portals, or map of a place that doesn’t exist.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes from everyday patterns like tiles, reflections, light refractions, architecture, chapels and church’s and even movement of my everyday life. Anything that’s a pattern or repeats naturally. I’m drawn to the space between control and chaos, where structure starts to shift. A lot of my work is influenced by systems like Fractels and Sacred Geometry, but reworked into something where we find connection with either ourselves or the universe. Also gaudi and Escher.
What would you do with $25,000?I will focus on expansion into NYC, prioritizing impact and presentation. The funding supports the creation of a cohesive body of work, large geometric, dimensional and immersive pieces designed specifically for exhibition. Rather than relying on traditional galleries, I will collaborate with independent spaces, allowing for a more experimental and artist driven show. Resources are directed toward custom installations transforming the exhibit into an environment rather than a standard display.
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