My paintings serve as large, bold monuments to the beauty found in small things. Utilizing traditional oil techniques that have stood the test of time, I create hyper-realistic depictions of organic subjects, everyday household objects, and unique portraits that capture the essence of their existence. My thoughtfully constructed compositions engage with reflection, carefully placing subjects on mirrors to form a liminal space that dances playfully with the boundaries of reality. I set up my own still life to work from, capturing the subject matter using photography. I take a lot of photos of the subject, studying it closely in terms of scale and lighting. I consider the photography stage of my work my sketch phase. Once I settle on an image, I want the photo and my final painting to evoke a sense of mystery, to have a sense of the surreal or to capture an otherworldly space. I build thin, reflective layers of paint, evoking the cherished luminescence of old masters and the intricate beauty of stained glass, striving to push the surface to appear both incandescent and ethereal.
I have ventured into film and mixed media, and yet I consistently return to the timeless medium of painting, focusing intently on fine details to reveal the oft-overlooked aspects of humanity. I view my artistic work as profound self-portraits, particularly reflecting my recent transformation into the role of motherhood, highlighting the delicate, the vulnerable and fleeting nature of this experience.