About:

I have a Bachelor's in Fine Arts with concentrations in drawing and communication design, as well as an Art History minor, all of which I received from Otterbein University. Working across various disciplines with a variety of materials has made me more equipped to find creative solutions and problem solve. Possessing an Art History minor has made me understand how to study and analyze art and architecture as a means of communication. I am a part of an international honors art society, known as Kappa Pi. This organization consists of professional artists who help aspiring artists grow, create new ideas, and network. I have interned with Otterbein University as their in-house designer. The internship consisted of designing posters and advertising for Otterbein-related events and programs. I have been featured in multiple exhibitions and showings, including Otterbein's 20th & 21st Annual Juried Shows, the Ampersand Exhibition, and the Love Movement. I have also had the honor of receiving the Otterbein Purchase Award.

 

My work possesses graffiti and street art qualities. These qualities give my work a sense of political and social awareness. I make art because it gives me the power to make people think and process the work I have created. My work challenges what can “belong” in a “professional” setting. I use many found objects and non-traditional surfaces, which have created dialogue between the spectators of my work due to their unique nature. Putting this work in a professional space forces the viewer to acknowledge the work as professional, unlike vandalism. It gives the viewer a sense of appreciation and a sense of legitimacy towards street art. My artwork uses professional techniques, but has a street art compositional style. This brings to the forefront graffiti and street art's true purpose: a cry for help… to be noticed, to live beyond the monotony of everyday life, to be bold, expressive, and colorful. People, myself included, don’t have the ability to make these qualities visible in everyday life. So, what’s the point?

 

It’s for me. My art is me, unfiltered, boundless, an act of freedom, a way to experiment and adventure through visual medium and discover unknown language and untapped hues in an attempt to talk to people, start a conversation, and unsettle perspectives, especially concerning the social value of graffiti and street art as well as what it means to forge “art” and to avoid forging it for different spaces, as it is my belief that ART is a public work, and therefore, is and must continue to be available to anyone, everyone, everywhere, and anywhere.