I use free-association methods and subconscious influence to explore how the mind works in relation to how we perceive absurdity and meaning in our everyday lives. My body of work consists of: painting, drawing, printing, photography, and collage. My goal is to use these various means of expression and image making to elucidate a radical and awesome voice by any artistic means necessary. At first glance, much of my work appears to be overtly odd, absurd, and surreal, but is rarely approached with a direct thought, goal, or influence. The composition of the work unravels as it is made. Upon further observation, most of my compositions start to reflect the fragile state of the human condition and the fleeting existential dread of being a bi-pedal primate in an imperfect entropic multi-layered universe. Ideas of: irrationality, obscenity, and “bad” taste come up repeatedly surrounded by mundane objects and surreal imagery. In many iterations, there are several absurd cartoon characters that explore their idiosyncratic situations to understand and derive personal meaning. Habitually, that meaning turns out to be mundane, banal, listless, and just plain drivel. The cartoons essentially reflect our inner voice. The part of ourselves we never share with anyone else. The superego we cherish most.
My art style predominantly consists of explosive and vivid imagery, often of peculiar and uncomfortable thoughts, an emphasis on positive and negative space, and the use of several contrasting colors conflicting with interweaving movement. I use basic shapes and lines to provide the viewer a road to what is comfortable and familiar, which can lead them to normal and conventional ideas. That road quickly veers from the familiar to the irrational and off-kilter, which is usually portrayed in an offensive and/or politically incorrect way. As demonstrated in my post-modern works: ‘School Boy Blues’ (2018), ‘Looking At The Vagina Fish' (2015), and ‘Peanut Butter Boo-Boo' (2011), these paintings challenge and confront the viewer in an immediate and off-putting demeanor. My intent is not to overtly offend, but to scatter political and social concepts through juxtaposed, often obscene objects, and social taboos. I’m doing this to encourage the viewer to become more in-tuned with their dark comic personality and to explore, if only for a moment, obtuse notions and a tolerance for uncomfortable ideas, biased judgments, and prejudicial notions.
I use a variety of materials and mediums including: acrylic painting, pencil drawing, mono-printing, mixed media, paper collage, and digital photography. I tend to circle around recurring themes of: surrealism, absurdity, and dream-like imagery tackling gender roles, the human condition, classic philosophy, pop culture, and religion. I vehemently use controversial and provocative images and symbols to highlight ideas of: miscommunication, ignorance, political sedation, and a lack of tolerance amongst the mentally stagnant elite. When experiencing these “offensive” images, the viewer may evoke feelings of unease, discomfort, and even hate. But I also look to provide the solution, with images of equality, harmony, and globalization intertwined with ideas to help the viewer look for meaning in their personal lives or possibly something bigger than themselves.
My art style predominantly consists of explosive and vivid imagery, often of peculiar and uncomfortable thoughts, an emphasis on positive and negative space, and the use of several contrasting colors conflicting with interweaving movement. I use basic shapes and lines to provide the viewer a road to what is comfortable and familiar, which can lead them to normal and conventional ideas. That road quickly veers from the familiar to the irrational and off-kilter, which is usually portrayed in an offensive and/or politically incorrect way. As demonstrated in my post-modern works: ‘School Boy Blues’ (2018), ‘Looking At The Vagina Fish' (2015), and ‘Peanut Butter Boo-Boo' (2011), these paintings challenge and confront the viewer in an immediate and off-putting demeanor. My intent is not to overtly offend, but to scatter political and social concepts through juxtaposed, often obscene objects, and social taboos. I’m doing this to encourage the viewer to become more in-tuned with their dark comic personality and to explore, if only for a moment, obtuse notions and a tolerance for uncomfortable ideas, biased judgments, and prejudicial notions.
I use a variety of materials and mediums including: acrylic painting, pencil drawing, mono-printing, mixed media, paper collage, and digital photography. I tend to circle around recurring themes of: surrealism, absurdity, and dream-like imagery tackling gender roles, the human condition, classic philosophy, pop culture, and religion. I vehemently use controversial and provocative images and symbols to highlight ideas of: miscommunication, ignorance, political sedation, and a lack of tolerance amongst the mentally stagnant elite. When experiencing these “offensive” images, the viewer may evoke feelings of unease, discomfort, and even hate. But I also look to provide the solution, with images of equality, harmony, and globalization intertwined with ideas to help the viewer look for meaning in their personal lives or possibly something bigger than themselves.