The individual in society. The struggle for identity. The strive to "fit in." The body of work I create interprets these concepts on a macro as well as micro level. From a sociological standpoint, I explore the effects society has on the individual, with a strong focus on the mind. This then leads towards a psychological level, examining the consequences that the environment inevitably plays on humans.
As one might imagine, the work tends to approach the "darker side" of our current existence; Tragedy that is readily apparent but easily repressed by those who will "see no evil." If we are to learn from these fallacies, we must view these issues of morality head-on, for we must examine ourselves if we are to find worth in living...

-The use of caricatures-
These beings that inhabit my world exist in another time. Real-life individuals once encountered in the past, their present state is altered and distorted, a so called up-to-date view on how these people have affected my life and times. Some are self-portraits, others are close friends and enemies.
Using memory images, they do not look lifelike nor believeable, a testament to their "true form," unveiled from the masks that we all knowingly wear. With a technique of stipling and pointillism, these ink drawings serve as a metaphor for the disintegration of an individual's identity, not whole, as complete shading would offer.

-Thread as a metaphor-
It is known (and hopefully obvious) that thread is a material that sews objects together, making them complete and full, sturdy and long-lasting, like a pillow or a sweater. In most cases, you won't find neat stitching in my work, as my use of thread resonantes in disarray, an incomplete-ness and unsturdy relationship that reminds us that loose threads makes things fall apart and become increasingly unstable. When the thread is "stable," it only exudes to us that it is temporary, and unlike a fine wine, thread gets weaker over time.

-Burning the Art-
I frequently incorporate a torch in my work, slowly burning specified areas or in a sporadic matter. I want to challenge my viewers on the stigma that art is everlasting and eternal. For there exists a law that all things that are created can be equally destroyed. It also parallels my concepts with a loss on some level, and like burns or scars on the body, the concept attempts to show that burns add "age" and experience to objects, reminding us of the past, but put simply, they are not forgotten.

-Understanding the sculpture-
This side of my work usually focuses on another concept in its entirety. Being born with a physical handicap is never wanted nor forgotton. Born with severe Talipes (clubbed-feet), I have been plagued with this pain as a reminder of my limits as a human being. As a double-negative, others view me as "normal" and physically able as the next person, therefore being given higher responsibilities to fulfill. Whether it be the eight-hour shift at work or walking endless miles in the city, my sharp and constant pain reminds me of who I am and where I came from.