Who I Am and My Artist Statement
I am a multi-disciplinary artist who finds joy and fulfillment in expressing myself through writing and abstract painting. Seamlessly moving between mediums, I unleash my creativity through vibrant colours, shapes, figures, textiles, and textures to create pieces that evoke emotion. My process reflects my individuality and my constant drive to push creative boundaries, bringing new ideas to life in ways that feel raw and unique. This versatility allows me to explore different facets of my identity while connecting with others on a deeper level, inspiring both thought and feeling.
At the core of my practice are my deeply held beliefs: that creativity lives within all of us, that kindness is never overrated, and that we must always speak our truth—even when it hurts. I believe in lifelong learning, in the importance of setting boundaries, and in never settling for easy answers. My work often echoes these values, encouraging introspection, courage, and the power of change—no matter your age or stage in life. Above all, I hold onto hope as essential.
As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, I create from pure intuition—unaffected by trends or outside influences. My neurodivergence allows me to see and feel the world differently, which translates into artwork that is raw, honest, and entirely my own. Each piece is a reflection of inner truth, not imitation—impossible to replicate and deeply personal.
My paintings do not begin as images; they begin as raw masses, like blocks of earth or stone. I approach them with my whole body, pressing, layering, carving, and shifting through countless textured movements. Each piece becomes a slow, instinctive sculpting of feeling into form, shaped by emotion, resistance, and surrender.
The female form often becomes my central subject. My work is layered with hidden details, bursts of color, and fragmented body parts—eyes, mouths, and faces—sometimes disfigured to challenge the idea of conventional beauty. I want to invite viewers to look beyond the surface, to sit with what is unfamiliar, and to discover unexpected connection. I work across a variety of mediums, including acrylic paints, oils, spray paint, charcoal, chalk, pastels, collage, sewing, and yarn, on canvas, polyester film, wood panels, and linen.
My intention is always to create a space where imperfection is honoured and beauty can be reimagined, demanding a moment of stillness and deep observation in a world that rarely allows for either.
My artwork has found homes worldwide, including in New York and Florida, USA; Vancouver and Edmonton, Canada; Martin, Slovakia; and Recife, Brazil.
I live in West Vancouver with my husband, our three children, and our two dogs, oh and a fish. I balance my artistic pursuits with family life, and when I am not painting or writing, I love reading and cherishing time with my loved ones. Above all, my greatest accomplishment is my family.
