statement

I am a 2 dimensional artist combining social stigmas of nudity, politics and philosophies. My focus is to recreate a vision using photography and charcoal to convey thoughts, feelings, statements or simply something beautiful. I believe that vulnerability is a strength and should be represented with courage. The nudity in my work is way of expressing this idea, especially using myself as the subject. The concept is the acceptance of human nature and spirit open for the world to promote positive energies and progressive lifestyles. When we open our hearts, minds and arms to people we learn more about ourselves and others. This enables a confidence that supports everyone around you, and to develop a capable community of visionaries.

bio

born: 1984, Tucson, Arizona

education

Art Institute of Pittsburgh, BS, 2007

selected awards/honors

First Place Award, Idaho Falls Arts Center, 2013
First Place Award, Susquehanna University, 2012
First Place Award, 1212 Gallery, 2012
Second Place, Masur Museum of Arts, 2012

selected publications

Hesa Inprint, RIOT-MELLAKKA, Helsinki, Finland, p. 8-10, 2012
Wilde Magazine, Issue One, Colorado, p. 7, 2012

selected solo or two-person exhibits

Gallery 360, Solitary Relief, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 2012
Modern Formations Gallery, Inside-Out, 2010

selected group shows

Idaho Falls Arts Center, 5th Annual Juried Competition, Idaho Falls, ID, 2013
Galesburg Civic Art Center, GALEX 47, Galesburg, IL, 2013
Box Heart Gallery, The 12th Annual Art Inter/National Exhibition, Here and Abroad, Pittsburgh, PA, 2013
Clatsop Community College Art Center Gallery, Au Naturel International Juried Exhibition, Astoria, OR, 2013