Artist Statement
The meticulous nature of realism sparked my interest in pushing myself with my art style. I strived to capture every minute detail of the image I was replicating, but over time this same ideology made me strive against the ideas of realism in my own ways. Realism runs through my mind constantly when creating artwork, but the idea of juxtaposing realistic portraits with concepts that represent larger issues.
My progression in art over the years has been the stress of the content behind the artwork. My work challenges societal norms while drawing attention to bigger issues such as the treatment of farm workers in America and the idea of beauty, and the representation of different types of beauty in the current world.
My progression in art over the years has been the stress of the content behind the artwork. My work challenges societal norms while drawing attention to bigger issues such as the treatment of farm workers in America and the idea of beauty, and the representation of different types of beauty in the current world.