“18”, 2019, collage

Artist Statement

As an artist, I have always explored the concepts of language, culture, and society. It wasn’t until I had joined college that I started to explore the ideas of religion and occult themes. After taking an introduction to anthropology class, the question continually came back to me of “what would be lost” as humanity continued on. Learning about how ancient people lived so similarly, yet at the same time so alien to modern day humans inspired me to revive ancient concepts that may go overlooked in today’s society. Artists Francisco Goya and Vincent Van Gogh inspire me in theme and style. I find deep inspiration in Ancient Greek polytheism, and specifically the importance of the Oracle of Delphi. The mediums I most utilize in my art are oil, acrylic, soft pastels, charcoal, and gouache.