Art Statement

I am an American artist known for my large-scale, vibrant mixed media artworks. My creative motivation arises from an acute awareness of the rapid proliferation of anthropocentrism, the irreversible repercussions of climate change, and the deleterious consequences of human behavior on global ecosystems. Emotionally charged, my art seeks to illuminate contemporary events and the precarious existence of those profoundly impacted by these global forces.

In our contemporary world, characterized by anthropocentrism, humans often assume dominion over non-human life forms. This era witnesses humanity's profound impact, radically altering Earth's trajectory and engendering a planet rife with turmoil. This tumultuous landscape is the result of powerful technological filtration, unchecked consumption, and the manifold chaos across environmental, political, economic, and socio-cultural domains—a confluence of our own creation.

I transcend the mere replication of visual reality; instead, I engage in interpretation. My creative process is underpinned by automatism, serving as the initial conduit for ideas to gradually materialize, evolving through successive layers of my artwork.
My artistic endeavors encompass diverse materials, techniques, and a palette of vibrant hues, all supported by extensive research. As an artist, I hold a profound responsibility to chronicle our contemporary milieu for posterity.

My artwork delves into narratives that often defy positive interpretation. Nonetheless, I maintain an unwavering belief in the harmonious coexistence of humans, nature, and technology. Even amidst adversity, my aspiration is to infuse my work with hope and optimism. I endeavor to engage individuals of all backgrounds and ages, fostering a sense of connection and joy.

The geometric motifs within my compositions metaphorically allude to urban expansion, where land demarcations, cartography, and architectural interventions encroach upon ecosystems, precipitating displacement and turmoil.
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My art employs a meticulous interplay of symbols derived from diverse cultures, objects, and events. These symbols and the process involved to organize them helps me to distill the complexities of our world into a coherent narrative that aspires to convey a sense of order and coexistence.

Other sources: 

Video on Antartic Melting
Most concerning Climate Change Issues
Reauthorize the End Trafficking of Wild Life Act

''And it's in that place of feeling the Earth's injuries, and feeling it with each other-that the alchemy emerges. It's in the cauldron of sharing our grief with our community, of gazing at it together and not looking away, that the heartbreak turns to hope. Hope, an ability  to work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed. We struggle between two contrasting  views of humanity: one driving to a technological endgame of artificially enhanced humans, the other enabling a sustainable future arising from our intrinsic connectedness with each other and the natural world." 
- Jeremy Lent


"I always know what I want but I never know what it looks like. 
All I know is that when a painting is finished,
something I can't describe in words vibrates and activates my spirit."  -Tina
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