STATEMENT

My paintings embody my fascination with the relationship between narcissism and empathy. The term empath has emerged to describe a person who is inherently sensitive to others' feelings and is often overpowered by the needs of others--especially those with narcissistic qualities. Being an empath is a part of who I am and having this ability has allowed me to create an intimate relationship with my artwork. I feel a sense of responsibility to get this topic out into the world. I want to express how destructive, unkind and dishonest words and actions can be, and make it known that accountability, through empathy, is the solution. In my own life, negative uses of words and actions erode my relationships, and I see this happening on a broader spectrum. I am motivated to reveal the truths of empathy on both microscopic and macroscopic scales through the power of paint and intentional artistic decision making.

Through an abstract way of working, I pour my thoughts and feelings into my work in hopes of connecting with others. I hope to find joy in my audience’s perspectives and experiences as they connect with my work. In this way we all grow together.