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2020: Laid to (Un)Rest

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2020: Laid to (Un)Rest is a collection of six “time capsules” detailing the upheaval in the current landscape of America. All sides of the posts are completely covered, injecting the viewer with the overwhelming feeling of injustice in nearly every aspect of society. Stepping back to view the piece as a whole, one cannot ignore the composition made from discarded bits that allude to the global issue of climate change driven by human waste and ignorance. The labels found on each post (“We the People,” “United We Stand,” “One for All, All for One,” “Power to the People,” “Let Freedom Ring,” and “Justice for All”) waver between an ironic sadness at how far we have drifted from once inspiring words and a hopeful call to make them true once more.

2020: Unraveled

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2020: Unraveled is a visual compilation of the deep-rooted issues that have come to a head in 2020. At its foundation is a literal heap of detritus that is growing so large that it is literally beginning to tear apart the fabric of American society. Not only has social equity begun to decay further, but also the very environment that humans call home. Greed and waste have set fires and floods in our hearts and on our planet. Since the foundation of the United States, these conflicts have been covered with platitudes or swept under the image of “the greatest nation in the world.” In this piece, the viewer is confronted with the fact that injustice is no longer staying hidden and that we must come back together to make something new.

Crown Royal

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He roared like a lion that shook the house. Honor, courage, and grace were his teachings; family and faith were his gauge. He dedicated his life to our well being, and for this he wears the royal crown.

Deeper Side of Seven

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I wanted to explore the deeper side of what is happening in life. Seven is a spiritual number, and it begins to develop more meaning the farther you go. This piece is all about searching for the meaning of life and beginning to appreciate it.

Emerald Queen

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An ode to my mother, a woman who exemplified grace. She was the most stylish, composed lady. The only physical thing I have left of her is an emerald ring she gave me before she passed. Wear your love, and wear it well.

Ferris Wheel of Life

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Life is a great adventure. We have ups and downs, but eventually all will function as it was meant to be. We have to appreciate being here while we can.

Fire and a MovieFire and a Movie

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My dad worked long days and nights when I was a child, but I could always count on a stolen moment with him after I returned from a night out. He’d stay awake watching an old movie, and I’d join him by the fire with a sandwich, our special snack.

Grace, Guardian of the Golden Rule

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This guardian reminds us to be what is good and kind in the world. As is written upon her back, treat mankind as you would like to be treated, see others through eyes of compassion, listen with ears of tolerance, speak with the language of love, and be the light you would like to see.

Hanging by a Thread

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In this life-size piece, I wanted the viewer to physically grapple with the issue of women’s mass incarceration. Devoid of a body and covered in numbers, it speaks to the dehumanization of women who are often victims of abuse rather than perpetrators. Unnamed mugshots reveal the fragility of those who are left hanging by a thread in a broken system.

Harvest Sunrise

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A meditation on the beauty of the sun during harvest time. It has a very unique and powerful color that blends orange, red, and yellow.

Hot and Sticky

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Red is one of the colors that I identify with the most, and I often use it in my paintings. In the past, people would view my work and give me unexpected reactions, thinking the color referred to blood, passion, murder, or violence. I wanted to make a painting that reflected all of the potential meanings of red—including the positive—like love, sex, and fire.

I Am Water, I Am Fire

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My astrological sign is Aquarius, so I’ve always been drawn to water. But I’m also fiery; I’ve got some amazing strength in me.

I Waited and It Came 1

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Sometimes you have to find the calm to let the creativity find you. Trust yourself.

I Waited and It Came 2

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Sometimes you have to find the calm to let the creativity find you. Trust yourself.

I Waited and It Came 3

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Sometimes you have to find the calm to let the creativity find you. Trust yourself.

In Living Color

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I wanted to express the desire to live life as openly and freely as possible. We should let our passion and excitement for life show.

Insanity Lives Here

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This painting is a peek at life inside my head; it’s me in a nutshell. I’m a little nutty, but that creates beauty, honesty, and excitement.

Join Me in the Celebration

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This was painted at a high time in my life when things were falling into place and a lot of great things were going on. It’s a state of being that should be celebrated and commemorated.

Let the Sunshine In

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Sometimes when I need to recharge, I just stretch out in the sun and soak up the rays. It’s a spiritual and healing experience.

Life Through A Prism

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Through the stark white of the femme mannequin, I saw a prism. All women begin in the same vein, yet reflect an amazing spectrum of qualities and characteristics; we are infinite and individual simultaneously. I want to celebrate how much we give of ourselves and how we reflect our light to the world.

Never Too Much

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I’ve always been the one who was “too much.” Too much energy, too much noise, too much desire. It used to make me pull back or watch who was around me, but now I know that I like how much I am. It takes a lot of energy to manifest all that I want, and I have it.

New to the City 1

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There is a collection of found objects from the streets of San Diego in this piece. I wanted to share the feeling of being in a new city and having the excitement of finding special spots or treasures and getting introduced to fresh people and situations.

New to the City 2

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There is a collection of found objects from the streets of San Diego in this piece. I wanted to share the feeling of being in a new city and having the excitement of finding special spots or treasures and getting introduced to fresh people and situations.

Night at Carnival

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I painted this piece while at Art Walk in San Diego. I wanted to capture the mood of being out and about—drinking, laughing, experiencing life. It’s an extension of the party and that incredible feeling.

Nobody Knows Me Like You

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This is an ode to enjoying someone that truly knows you and accepts all your faults. It’s appreciating the person who enjoys you.

On a Clear Day

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All things are possible with a clear mind and a clear day.

Silver Lining

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Out of the darkness, there is always hope. The silver lining is there even when you can’t see it.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

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Rainbows are my thing. They are a symbol of all chakras aligning and the good coming out of a storm. They have held a significance in my life during my greatest times of tribulation, and their presence always reassures me that life will right itself again.