Recurring motifs such as birds and eggs symbolize the burdens we carry. They are fragile yet precious, light yet significant. Like the thin shell of an egg, life itself is delicate and transient. When broken, the yolk represents an expression of intense emotion, such as anger, jealousy, or a moment slipping through your fingers. The act of expressing emotional weight, through conversation or creative practice, can feel like releasing a bird from its cage. The type of bird, the colors of its plumage, and its physical state all carry symbolic meaning. In cultures around the world, certain birds are seen as symbols of peace. Others, as harbingers of grief.

Working within Contemporary Realism, and inspired by artists such as Andrew Wyeth, Bo Bartlett, and Alyssa Monks, I depict subjects with detailed realism infused with symbolic, dreamlike imagery. Lighting, color, and brushwork are key to shaping the emotional tone of each piece. While painting remains central to my practice, some ideas that require physical context inspire an expansion into a third dimension. Sculpture allows me to extend these concepts into space, where material choices add further layers of meaning and presence.