We’ve all felt a moment where we want time to stand still. Learning to be an adult while simultaneously realizing that this is the youngest you’ll ever be can lead to feelings of dread and existentialism. Facing this reality is the desire to try and capture time’s memory. My work focuses on the importance of being human while remembering to embrace the youthful wonder we all have. To find acceptance and grapple with the fears of death, aging, and existence. As overwhelming as this world can be, with an imaginative and restorative view, my art focuses on the bright and adventurous side of living. To face the darkness through a bubblegum world. A bright softness in the depravity and chaos of living. Oil paintings, collages, and the occasional multimedia sculpture are the vessels of this colorful fantasy. My pieces incorporate saturated hues, organic shapes, and dream-like imagery. These works invite viewers to investigate their own lives and not only look at the uncertainty of where they’re going but also to cherish where they’ve been. Invoking these feelings of fear and optimism is how I present an appreciation for the little things in life.