My artwork combines images and found objects in mixed-media paintings that create a unique three-dimensional aesthetic. I often use paper, which I consider “romantic in such a digital world,” alongside an array of materials. Collaborating with street artists and production designers has deeply influenced my creative direction, driven by urban chaos, industrial influences, and social reform. With a keen eye to capture and a hand to paint, I create distinctive, mixed-media works of art.

 (2021)
I don’t stick to a plan while I create. I allow the possibility of material to unfold. To be able to capture a moment in time that can never be repeated intrigues me. My creative curiosity starts with contrast; light and dark, delicate but strong. The camera can serve as a social shield and yet a tool of universal invitation. I use paint to dance with interpretation and the many different materials as a foundational beginning.

(2017)
My art is shaped by industrial and social influences, fueled by layers of energy from generations past. Amidst the beauty and brutality of the city, I seek mana within the chaos, drawing inspiration from what often goes unseen. My work strives to make invisible forces visible and to give voice to issues of social reform. Through diverse mediums, each piece becomes an abstract dance, an exploration of form and meaning.

(2014)
The name NHEATPASTE was born from the process behind this series. Wheatpaste, a liquid adhesive, is often used to plaster paper onto walls, construction sites, and over previous posters. This method can be seen as vandalism, a vehicle for advertisement or street art, or simply ignored. Street artists and graffiti writers risk arrest to make their public statements, while corporations co-opt these guerrilla tactics for profit. I’m drawn to the layers of pasted paper, respecting the commitment behind it. As new ads go up, I tear through the paste and endless layers of paper, uncovering fresh colors beneath stale messages. I photograph this “vandalism,” then print, paint, re-paste, and frame each piece, titling each one as an “issue”—a debate topic or item for sale, much like in a magazine. This project came to life as I reflected on the delicate balance I navigate as an artist, constantly straddling the line between creative and corporate worlds.