Artist Statement

For nearly a decade, my artistic practice has explored the radical potential of slowness and simplicity in a culture obsessed with speed, productivity, constant stimulation, and consumption. Initially curious about my own preoccupation with achievement and output, this focus became profoundly relevant in 2020 when an autoimmune flare-up left me largely housebound and unable to work.

Reeling from the loss of independence, agency, and identity, I began a series of small, daily paintings—“journal entries” documenting what I could physically manage each day. Collectively, they charted the fluctuating story of my health, capacity, and grief. While the project started as a coping mechanism, it evolved into a confrontation with internalized beliefs about worth, ableist ideas of productivity, and the fragility of a life paced by exhaustion.

Starting in 2022, this awareness expanded into a series of interactive installations exploring chronic illness and disability in the public sphere. With a disarming sense of humor, these works validate the disabled lived experience—shining a spotlight on those who often feel devalued and invisible—while educating and challenging broader audiences.

Alongside these introspective and interactive projects, my practice also includes minimal paintings that distill my explorations into pure shape, pattern, and color. These works, intentionally pared down, extend my commitment to simplicity and careful attention, inviting viewers to connect with the most basic elements. Whether through meticulous pointillist gestures, participatory installations, or minimalist abstractions, my art consistently seeks to affirm the dignity, power, and intrinsic value of less in a society that preaches the gospel of more.