aRTIST STATEMENT
Within my art practice, I draw upon two dominant influences: meticulous draftsmanship and the impetus of the individual. I primarily utilize the anachronistic medium of silverpoint to create intricate, highly technical works that, true to their metallic origins, possess a reflective, tangible quality which echoes overarching narratives both private and universal. I depict those who, with nuance and conviction, traverse monumental chasms into the fleeting unknown—those who seek both autonomy and refuge in new frontiers. And, by increasingly interweaving my imagery with references to both the classical world and Renaissance masterworks which I so admire, these starsailors illustrate that certain philosophies and principles will endure even as technology becomes obsolete.