ARTIST STATEMENT

I capture the essence of my community by photographing mundane textures, blending them together to create abstract representations of my surroundings. This process helps me refocus on the overlooked fragments of my environment, especially on details that often disappear when I become too comfortable in a familiar space. Through this work, I explore how we subconsciously absorb visual information from our communities, and I aim to present environments that shift from representational to nonrepresentational, challenging viewers to see the familiar in unfamiliar ways.

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WORKS

This collection represents my skills in photography, painting, graphic design, illustration, and color & design

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orange alla prima oil painting	color and design	graphic design adobe illustration
illustration graphite belly button	photography portrait

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WRITINGS

Contains an example of a press release, essay, and short response paragraph.

PRESS RELEASE

As a General Assignment Writer for Franklin College, I consistently authored three to four press releases per week. The attached release highlights the arrival of Southern Indiana Taiko Drummers to campus for a concert. Additional examples of my work can be obtained by contacting me directly or by visiting the Franklin College website.

ESSAY

This essay delves into the mystical interplay between Christianity and Buddhism, examining the works of renowned artists Gauguin and Kupka. Spanning over 2,000 words, it meticulously explores five paintings, offering a nuanced analysis of the spiritual connections. For additional examples, please feel free to contact me.

SHORT RESPONSE

In this segment of my Modern Art final, I present a concise analysis of Edward Hopper's "Eleven A.M." This response meticulously incorporates factual information, explores symbolism, delves into the painting's meaning, and articulates my personal perspective on the work. For more from this final, feel free to conact me.

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Mobilization with Art and Opioids, a review of All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed weaved a complex story line between individualization, community, and power. As the main focuses shifts between Nan Goldin's experiences for founding P.A.I.N. and the current actions the movement takes today, it is clear how one singular goal can be enough for an organization. I am referencing specifically to the reaction Goldin has to see the Sackler family name removed from the MET, and how her goal was to have that name bear the weight of

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alla prima oil painting

color and design

graphic design

adobe illustration

illustration

graphite belly button

photography