My observational painting and fresco explore the distance between our observed surroundings and our constructed thoughts about the environment. Representational painting contains abstraction: perception puts distance between a thing and its image. My compositions invite a viewpoint evocative of how we move through the world rather than framing a vista. Driven by meditative repetition, my work arises from deep states of focus during preparation and creation. I spend time walking through my neighborhood, collecting objects and noticing small moments like patterns of light or weathered textures. These discoveries connect the inner pace of the studio with the outer pace of the world. 

The everyday infrastructure of our lives anchors our personal narratives. I prompt viewers to reconcile their internalized stories with the physical reality of the built environment. Fresco possesses qualities of a living, fleeting material; each piece records a narrow window of time and the limestone cycle's constant transformation. Found materials also record time, carrying histories of decay. Gathering discarded objects and dirt reflects a personal experience of globalization and environmental extraction. Ultimately, integrating these found elements alongside precious, commercially sourced materials connects global fabrication with the discarded things on our local sidewalks, inviting a profound sense of interconnectedness.