I am interested in the interplay of culture, memory, social dynamics, and identity. Through an explorative process of mixed media, painting, and photography, I reflect on these connections and their impact on human relationships. Words sometimes escape me in the moments I long for them most, so their intent and impact find themselves in moments on canvas. Through the deconstruction of image, I hope to share a glimpse of authenticity as it intersects with the rawness of the experience behind the facades that block us from it.