statement

My work has a consistent theme involving the study of human expressions. From pushing the boundaries that the skin can stretch, to juxtaposing other elements such as fabrics, candy, and jewelry against the face, my work is a constant challenge and an endless struggle to see what new levels I can take realist portraiture to. I am always exploring new ideas as I do not like to limit myself. This is part of a deep-seated psychological issuefrom childhood where I find myself fueled by frustration and trying to accomplish everything all at once. This is also the reason I am so drawn to realism which is evident in my work. As a kid I rapidly became more and more obsessive and neurotic (the result of a highly degrading social life), so I strive for perfection in my work as a way to balance out my personal imperfections. I can't help working out every little detail as perfectly as my skill level will allow to satisfy my obsessive need for perfection. My portraiture has evolved over the years to include more daring subjects and styles but there is still a very strong rooted traditional realist background in every portrait. Each of my projects takes on a new direction as my experiences and interests broaden. There is so much to be said that I feel it is imperative to explore as much variety as possible.  Although I feel no need to stick to a single theme or body of work, I will continue to pursue portraiture until I feel I have exhausted its artistic quarry..

bio

born: 1988, Manhasset, New York

education

Kutztown University, BFA 2010

selected publications

American Art Collector Magazine. Issue # 81 (2012): 36(ill.),45(ill.)
"The Essence of Form: Collecting Figurative Art." American Art Collector Magazine. Issue # 74 (2011): 85(ill.), 100and 102(ill.

selected solo or two-person exhibits

The Red Raven Art Company, Expressive Realism, Lancaster, PA. July 2012

selected group shows

The Red Raven Art Company, Annual Red Raven Artist Group Exhibit. Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Dec 2012
The Red Raven Art Company, Annual Red Raven Artist Group Exhibit.  Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dec 2011