About The Exhibition

If someone were to ask what art meant to me, my response would be simple. Art is me. Abstract, yet sometimes objective, I have found myself completely drawn to the freedom that art brings. The following pieces aim to embody human consciousness in close relation to internal conflict. Beyond the obvious, distress is a universal obstacle that burdens all humanity. Examining individuals that revolve around me, I came to the critical understanding that one’s “problems” stretch within a wide scope. I want my pieces to potentially act as a trigger for my audience to reevaluate and resolve inner tension. 

I believe that there is a certain degree of corruption in the concept of vulnerability. There is a beauty in unveiling raw emotion and expressing one’s self, yet this is blurred by how we categorize this notion. Some blow minor issues out of proportion to conceal what really hurts inside, while others don’t show weakness at all. On an abstract note, the tragedy of not knowing how to approach such hardship damages what “could” have been cured. The works presented mirror what I capture in my own character. However, I am adamant that these flaws are more or less applicable to many individuals, which is why I wanted to get this message across to my audience.

While painting, drawing, or anything that has to do with the process of creation, I intentionally or unintentionally, seem to implement personal thoughts and feelings that I get in the moment. This comes naturally to me. Even if I’m doing a realistic drawing of a tree, I have the urge to make it my own. I am aware that this may be a negative trait in some instances, but in terms of my collection, this is a strong character that I am proud of. Another similarity throughout my pieces is the underlying framework of personal questions in ordinary life. Questioning and posing curiosity of what is deemed as solidified knowledge is dangerous, but I enjoy exploring these concepts and want to show my stream of logic in my artistic expression. 

At the beginning of my senior year, my art teacher informed me that I have a tendency to get overly ambitious in the planning stages and as a result am often unable to fulfill my artistic vision. While this hurts to hear, I realized he was completely correct. I still dream and come up with new ideas all the time. However, throughout the years that I practiced and delved into different concepts, I have taken many steps closer to finding my core interests. I want to create and communicate universal, yet unspoken thoughts that I believe many people would engender. I want to develop my voice into a full-throated roar. I want my work to rearrange reality for my viewers, and to express the fullest depths of my feelings and my understanding of the world.