2020
The revolution begins: a juxtaposition of chaos and structure
The Psychedelic Diaries
The search for quiet in chaos
The Dopamine Diaries
A 30 day journey of self-discovery
The Quarantine Diaries
The evolution of the human psyche in the midst of a global pandemic
Inside my head
At a loss of words, I play a record and let the feeling guide me
Other works
March 2020 was an incredibly powerful month in more ways than one. I was unsure how to create while locked in my apartment with limited access to materials, funds, and space. May 2020 marked the end of a creative period, the very last of my works on an actual canvas before I eventually transitioned to smaller sized works on paper.
I became more mindful of my limitations and found new ways to create while using the materials I already had at hand. I am incredibly grateful for the shift. I look back to the days I could get my hands on any material I wanted and spend weeks at a time on a single piece. All those things that mattered back in January or February seem like nothing but a faded memory. The mediums changed and so did the inspiration.
Blooming Tulip (January 2020) Acrylic on deep gallery wrap canvas 20 x 24
Tulip (January 2020) Mixed mediums on canvas 30 x 40 in
Orpheus (January 2020) Mixed mediums on canvas 30 x 40 in At the time I decided to introduce black pigment in my artwork for the first time in years. When I first published this piece, I recall wondering if 2020 would be the year of "black"
Dreams of Pollock and Vantablack (February 2020) Mixed mediums on canvas 30 x 40 in Private Collection - Sold It all started one night when I first bumped into the infamous Vantablack. Unavailable for the average joe like myself, famous artist Stuart Semple decided to take matters in his own hands and come up with his own version of the "Blackest Black". Fascinated by the story behind it, I knew I had to try it. The juxtaposition of highly metallic glossy pigments and incredibly matte black come to life in this Pollock-esque piece.
My Valentine: A disappointment and an absolution (February 2020) Acrylic on deep gallery wrap canvas 24 x 36 in Private Collection
Marzo Trece (March 2020) Acrylic on deep gallery wrap canvas 24 x 36 in This piece marks the first week of quarantine. I was experiencing a lot of mixed feelings and struggling to process current events. The paint application was sudden, almost violent. This was around the time I started to experiment with paint dripping to create a waterfall-like effect - a reflection of the tears shed in the process.
Millennial Dreams (April 2020) Acrylics and glass bead on canvas 24 x 36 in A step away from my usual bold high contrast paintings, I wanted to showcase a more delicate side.
