Over the past decade, my studio practice has developed into a body of work that explores shared human emotion and cultural familiarity through a contemporary, at times surreal, visual language. My approach often incorporates a dry, sarcastic tone that encourages reflection on the absurdity and poignancy of modern life. I organize my work in thematic series, each acting as a container for evolving ideas. My current series, Texting & Driving, merges memory-based nostalgia, classic brand iconography, and the aesthetics of everyday communication.
The series was born out of years spent commuting along I-35, during which the monotony of the drive became a backdrop for deeper observation. It was during these hours—alongside an admittedly unhealthy relationship with distracted driving—that I began to consider how communication, distraction, and ego collide. While the works may initially appear to satirize irrelevant digital exchanges, they aim to provoke a deeper look at human narcissism and the ways we negotiate attention and self-worth in even the most mundane moments.
Looking ahead, I intend to expand this series beyond two-dimensional formats into immersive installations. By scaling the work into larger, more physical environments, I hope to mirror the scale and presence of signage and advertising in our daily lives—those figurative and literal messages that demand space, shape our habits, and command our gaze.