Artist Statement

My work as a draftsman and printmaker explores the absurdity, tragedy, and humor of the modern world. I construct and re-examine narratives that investigate notions of morality, as well as individual and group behavior, drawing on both personal and public memories to respond to and reflect on contemporary life. I adopt print techniques historically used to disseminate news, religion, propaganda, and political satire, activating these traditions to re-imagine pasts through whimsical storytelling. In this way, the language of print serves as a framework for engaging with the history of public opinion, social discourse, and media.

My narratives often illuminate overlooked aspects of well-known histories, mythologies, and my own familial folklore. The stories I tell—or insert myself into—bridge my personal curiosity with the psychology of characters, the mechanics of storytelling, and the cultural impact of historical and fictional narratives. By introducing my own interpretations into dominant narratives, I seek both to understand history and to disrupt it, drawing attention to the connections I find most compelling. I am particularly fascinated by how stories are exaggerated, dramatized, and distorted—and how these alterations shape our understanding of humanity on both personal and collective levels. These narratives frequently intersect with ideas of behavior and psychology, revealing how cultural myths influence our perceptions of identity, morality, and human interaction. Through these distortions, I examine how collective beliefs and personal experiences shape our actions and our understanding of the world.