Artist Statement

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     I create abstract pieces because they have the freedom to tell any story. My work focuses on form with content, emphasizing texture, color, shape, and value. The main goal of my art is to build a body of work  that invites interpretation from many perspectives. My art is meant to provoke thought and be aesthetically pleasing; I want to use shape and color to draw in the eye, and use marks to create thought. This is especially important with color and form because there is no true subject in my non-objective style. 

    My creative process is guided by intuition; I make decisions based on how the work feels as it develops. If a piece needs more texture, I use my palette knife to apply thick, expressive layers of paint. I work primarily with acrylics because they allow me to experiment with transparency, layering, and varied brushstrokes, from thin washes to thicker layers which add texture. By concentrating on form, I aim to strengthen my understanding of the principles of art and refine a personal visual language that feels authentic and engaging.

     My current work is becoming more guided by specific emotions and moments. I try to focus on an experience through pictures, and convey how I felt or what that moment meant to be through my painting. I mainly do this through color and shape. In “Dotty+Sunjana” I use warm colors and flowy shapes to represent joy and freedom. I also incorporate layers of different colors to demonstrate balance between the two color palettes in the painting.  I am continuing to experiment with new techniques, such as using rain to create a cool effect and glitter to add some sparkle. I want the art to elicit emotion from the viewer through their own connection to the work. The pieces should be up to interpretation on the specific story, but be able to have its own sense of identity.