My paintings are formed through my delight in material exploration, yet are nudged by my memories of places and events from my past. Instead of being rich depictions of what actually occurred, as I paint, my memories become flattened, transitioning into a low-quality image that is similar to a jpeg that has been saved over and over. When I translate these memories into paint, I am captivated by feelings of nostalgia so the already flat imagery becomes gilded, cheery, and obviously over-beautified. The elements within my compositions overlap, cluster, pile up, and interact. Shapes, objects, and landscapes inhabit my paintings, though they are usually abstracted beyond recognition or mostly covered over. I’m interested in the struggle between the actual (though ultimately unknowable) past versus faulty or enhanced memories of the past. Join the Facebook Event. Categories All Student Profile