My art work centers around identity, visibility, and strength; coming from my lived experience as a transmasc person. I work primarily with oil paint to create illustrations ranging from large to small scale. My process starts with self reflection/representation, using myself as the subject to build an intimate connection with the audience. In my paintings, I focus on color theory, layering, and composition to bring emotional depth in my work. I make this work because it allows me to process my own emotional journey and transformation, while giving visibility to my audience. Much of my process is centered around my own personal experiences, my thoughts, emotions, interactions. Placing my work in public or unexpected places brings a natural unexpected reaction, discussions, and thoughts. For my art intervention, I am designing stickers, using myself as the reference, to emphasize emotional and physical strength. I"m placing them in a boxing gym, at the front desk next to their equipment, to reinforce bravery and resilience that we should all have. This will be a rest run to see how well it is received from the clientele, to see their responses to the sticker and how it resonates with them. My art is about making art that is personal, accessible, and centered around real life experiences.
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