All art is autobiographical, in some way or another. I have always been drawn to people, with their complex emotions, ethnocentricities, histories, and individuality. Whether I am portraying a story, a fleeting moment, or just an expression, I find a comfort in having made a connection with the subject, the person themselves. I believe art of this nature to be important to my own wellbeing as an artist as well as a person living in today’s society.
During the creation of and upon completion of a work, I feel I have gained new perspectives of this person. It is an intimate process and it is no wonder that the closest people in my life are the people in my paintings and drawings, including myself.
As a visual artist, I am always striving for new ways to see. While portraying a person and their individuality, which can be subjective to each own artist, I believe it to be important to also keep a certain objectivity in mind. For me, it is a balance between the two where universality meets. This keeps me engaged and inspired and always creates a new outlook, even if I have painted a particular subject many times.
A person’s story is always changing; human beings constantly change. I feel privileged that I can witness, and in my own way, create something that records my observations about the people in my life, and ultimately, the world around me.
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