I’m often asked, “what does your art represent”?
When it comes to abstract art, that can be a difficult question. The physical process is easy to define. However, the meaning is often as abstract as the artwork itself.
Have you ever experienced something so profound that words and recognizable imagery cannot communicate the rollercoaster of emotions that erupt from it?
How do you express sadness, fear, anger, grief, regret, relief, frustration and rage at the same time?
Processing intense trauma feels like an impossible task at times. If you bottle it all up inside, eventually it will destroy you, as it almost did me.
For me, the solution is to transform all that energy into something beautiful. Through art making, I’m able to transcend pain from the past and find forgiveness. I’m able to live in the present and cultivate joy in life. In that sense, my art represents hope. Hope that a life lived to the fullest will have a ripple effect throughout the universe and create more positivity in the world.