Laguna College of Art + Design

I create compositions that feature the solitary, contemplative male figure, both at rest and in action. I use athletics to explore the male body in an endearing way that edges up to a subtle homoeroticism. Learning Olympic-style diving has inspired me to explore this fascinating sport in detailed narrative paintings. As both a participant and an onlooker in the sport of diving, I am captivated by the stunning physicality and mental strength of divers as well as quiet, overlooked moments.

This body of work explores the athletic body as a poetic composition, charged with emotions that are universal yet deeply personal. My paintings are laced with symbolism and emotional undercurrents. I aim to create sensual figurative work that encourages introspection and reflects the duality of the body and mind. I present the male figure in a soft, sensitive way, fueled by a quiet yet earnest longing.