Artist Statement
I dedicate my work to the exploration of our collective trauma and invite the viewer into collective healing.
As both an artist and a psychotherapist, I work with the subconscious—both in the therapy room and on the easel. I’ve worked as a social worker in New Orleans for over 20 years, and studied classical realism with live models for 15. These two paths have begun to collide, and that collision has lit a fire under me. Merging the discipline of classical style with a formless flow of exploring the imagination is a deeply satisfying dance that drives my spirit.
I am advocating for the feminine in my work — not as a gender, but as a vital, embodied energy that lives in all of us. I liken it to ‘moon energy’: receptive, collaborative, intuitive, and deeply rooted in felt experience rather than dominance or control. In our culture, this way of knowing and relating has been suppressed in favor of hierarchy, speed, and intellectualism — creating disconnection from ourselves, each other, and the earth. My work invites a return to this neglected wisdom.
My work is an act of love—a love note to humanity. I aim to name the harmful stories and ideas we carry, and in doing so, honor the truth of who we really are. I see how beautiful people are beneath those stories and I hope that my work will help you see that too.