ABOUT
As a liquid artist based in Toronto, my work is an exploration of fluidity and expression, seeking to create a dynamic dialogue between form and emotion. As someone navigating the world with disabilities, my art becomes not only a means of creative expression but also a form of therapy.
I am an emerging, mostly self-taught artist. In my practice, I use the unpredictable nature of liquid mediums to convey the ebb and flow of nature. I work with acrylics, mica, resin, inks, perspex, vinyl and various chemicals. Each piece is a dance of vibrant colors, glimmering metallics and shimmering surfaces, a reflection of ever-changing landscapes and physical forms.
I work flat using non-traditional techniques that are closely connected with nature – water, air, fire and gravity – to achieve the effects that typify my work. Through the manipulation of liquid materials, I seek to capture moments of beauty and peace.
I'm particularly attracted to the experimentation and methods of liquid art. Over time, I have developed an inventory of “recipes” that are foundational to my artistic practice. The tension between myself and the liquids, mind over matter, is what fuels my passion. I can carefully influence pigment behaviors, explore different materials, movements or colors, but the spontaneous reactions in liquid art are a source of endless contemplation. I feel that this tension mirrors humanity’s unsuccessful struggle to control the primal, reproductive, and unpredictable forces of nature.
I am primarily self-taught, learning through experimentation, observation and documentation. I continue to try to develop my skills through courses and workshops. As an advocate for mental health issues, I am a proud training member of Workman Arts.
My most recent project, “Awake: The body, disability and mental health during/post COVID-19” explores the complexities of our collective human experience -- at the intersection of disability, identity, the body and mental health -- during one of the most challenging periods in recent history. Each painting is comprised of several layers of paints, pigments, inks and resins with photographs layered in between, lending a 3D feeling. The layers convey a sense of interruption; the movements and cells our real/perceived lack of control; and the dark negative space contrasts with the bright colors of the subject's face to reflect our disconnected sense of identity.
Through my art, I invite viewers to embrace the fluidity of life and appreciate nature. Each piece presented here is a challenge to dive into the depths of the human experience, where disability becomes a catalyst for creativity and art becomes a powerful force for connection and transformation.
My sincerest thanks for the generous project-related support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario under the Deaf and Disability program.
The paintings featured on this website comprise unique, one-of-a-kind artworks. While it's impossible to recreate paintings, commissions are welcomed.
Through our "Art for a Good Cause" initiative, my family and I donate a portion of proceeds from sales to registered Canadian charities that help people, communities or rescued dogs.