As a perfectionist, it’s difficult to find a balance between my creativity and my need for flawlessness. There are limitations in my mind that transfer to my work as I struggle to find the authentic heart underneath layers of self-conscious refinement. Growing up, I battled with hereditary anxiety and the desire to let go of a mindset that I knew held me back. These reins persist, though I’ve learned to use my curious nature alongside my anxieties, and my art has grown to explore an amalgamation of what I know and what I want to know.
Themes within my work vary, typically diverging from my own life and embracing pieces of alternate realities. This gives me control over any imperfection; every detail is intentional, satisfying an urge to control the uncontrollable. Each element of a scene is fully orchestrated to immerse the viewer, cultivating a space for escapism that leaves behind bland and stressful daily life. I find satisfaction in harnessing my imagination and exercising extreme control over my surroundings in this way. My creations serve as a reminder of the beauty that can emerge when unrestrained ideas merge with careful craftsmanship.
