"Laced" (2024) This piece explores the contrast between light and shadow as metaphors for masculine and feminine energies, with the light being projected through the lace pattern. The light represents masculinity - strength, clarity, and precision - while the shadow evokes femininity - softness, grace, and complexity. Through this interplay, the work challenges the boundaries of these roles, suggesting that both are essential and interconnected forces within the human experience. Oil on wood Panel 32” X 48”

"In Motion" (2024) This self portrait distorts the features across the canvas, exploring the fluid and evolving nature of identity. The blurred lines represent a sense of shifting self-perception, reflecting the ever-changing way we see ourselves. Oil on wood panel 30”x 24”

"Some figure studies" (2024) Oil on wood panel 48” x 60”

"Enlighten" (2023) This painting on copper leaf captures the dynamic relationship between light and reflection, allowing the artwork to come alive with movement. The reflective surface shifts with the changing light, causing the piece to transform throughout the day and blurring the line between static and dynamic. Oil painting on copper leaf 24”x 30”

"Shades of Self Part 1" (2023) One of two paintings in this collection, these figure studies use exaggerated colors and smeared faces to explore the tension between identity and abstraction. The vibrant hues and distorted features reflect the fluidity and complexity of the self, suggesting that identity is often elusive and multifaceted. Oil on canvas 24”x 30”

"Shades of Self Part 2" (2023) One of two paintings in this collection, these figure studies use exaggerated colors and smeared faces to explore the tension between identity and abstraction. The vibrant hues and distorted features reflect the fluidity and complexity of the self, suggesting that identity is often elusive and multifaceted. Oil on canvas 18”x 24

"In Conversation" (2023) This calligram self-portrait is composed entirely of quotes from influential filmmakers, capturing the ideas and philosophies that shape my own creative journey. The arrangement of words reflects my belief that filmmaking is a conversation across time, where each voice contributes to the collective narrative. Through this piece, I honor the artists who have shaped my understanding of storytelling, while also exploring the intersection of self-expression and cinematic legacy. Digital Print

Self-Portrait (2023) Oil on wood 18”x24”

"Stranger" (2023) This portrait challenges traditional representations of identity by using oranges, reds, and blues in place of conventional skin tones. These bold, unconventional colors reflect the ever-changing details of memory, as one attempts to recall someone from a fleeting moment. Through this use of color, the portrait evokes a sense of emotional distance and intrigue, highlighting the tension between recognition and the elusive nature of recollection. Acrylic on Canvas 10"x12"