Artist Statement.

Art is a vessel for thought, a space where language, color, and form converge to express the raw, unfiltered complexities of human existence. Influenced by the expressive genius of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Pablo Picasso, my work embodies a contemporary neo-expressionist approach that simplifies yet intensifies profound topics. Through my art, I seek to provoke, inspire, and challenge perspectives, layering names, phrases, and symbols to create a visual dialogue on politics, spirituality, and the human condition.

Drawing from a vast array of sources — including literature, philosophy, music, film, social media, and personal experience — I integrate the intellectual with the intuitive. Words become brushstrokes, and emotions take form through spontaneous gestures on massive canvases. My piece Basquiat’s Influence is both a tribute and a turning point, reflecting the epiphanies I encountered while immersing myself in Basquiat’s life and work. Meanwhile, Back in the Light explores my ongoing spiritual journey, blending religious philosophy with contemporary existential thought.

Each painting is an invitation for the viewer to engage, interpret, and connect. Whether it’s the resilience embedded in Aura Farmer or the catharsis found in Optimism, my works are meant to be lived with — to be returned to, questioned, and understood over time, long after I am gone in this world. I aim to create art that does not just decorate a space but lingers in the mind, sparking discourse and self-reflection.

This is only the beginning. As I push the limits of scale and concept, my mission remains clear: to challenge conventions, to explore the depths of meaning, and to create work that resonates across time and culture.