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Excited to be featured in Cake and Art LA.
What keeps you excited in the studio? For me, art has always been about tapping into that pure, unfiltered response to color and form—the way a child might approach it. In fact, I've been trying to paint like a five-year-old for years, seeking to reconnect with my original, instinctive reactions to line and hue.
Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? Looking back at my trajectory as an artist, I can see how my work has evolved both in terms of style and approach, while always remaining grounded in my desire to reconnect with a childlike instinct for color and form. Early on, I was deeply influenced by the bold, geometric abstraction of mid-century American artists, but over time, I’ve shifted toward a more intuitive, process-driven practice.
My years as a preschool teacher were pivotal in this evolution. Working with young children helped me rediscover a sense of freedom in my creative process—the way they approach materials with unrestrained joy and curiosity. This experience has influenced how I engage with my own art, focusing more on spontaneity and less on control. I’ve become more comfortable allowing the work to evolve organically, sometimes letting accidents or unexpected results guide the direction of the piece.
In terms of medium, I’ve increasingly explored the use of unconventional materials like foil and powdered pigments, which have added texture and depth to my work. These materials help convey a sense of energy and transformation, much like the way myths transform over time and across cultures. The fusion of color, texture, and form has become central to my practice, and I continue to experiment with ways to push these elements in new directions.
Looking forward, I feel my work is still in flux, always searching for a deeper understanding of the balance between abstraction and emotion, control and spontaneity. It’s exciting to see how my creative voice continues to develop, but at the same time, I’m always returning to the simplicity and immediacy that first drew me to art.
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