Alone in my downtown Seattle studio, I found solitude amidst a shared space, drawing inspiration from some figure drawings that I had laying around, they moved me but I wasn’t quite sure why.

Those quick, emotive gestures with fleeting lines, barely forming the human figure, but capturing raw emotions of identity and the longing to be seen beyond flesh and bone.

My figurative series developed from this interest and became rooted in quick, emotive gestures that capture the raw essence of identity and the longing to be seen.

Using oil paints, I transform these fleeting forms into a meditative search for truth and visibility, reflecting my own experiences of searching for identity. The vivid colors and expressive strokes convey deep emotions behind each pose, inviting viewers to connect with the hidden, unspoken truths of self-worth.