I am an artist currently residing in Los Angeles. I was raised in New Mexico. My family traveled the state working in the agricultural industry, doing seasonal farm work, landscaping and horticulture. My upbringing instilled a strong belief in questioning authority, stemming from being completely immersed in the direct effects of capitalism on the agricultural system, the government's misuse of land and unequal distribution of funding - the heart that was missing between the people and the system that governs them. I have no formal training.. I learned about different mediums and how to obtain a desired effect from working in an artist supply store. I began using graffiti and street art as a rebellion against the feelings of powerlessness I had as an individual. My street art roots became the foundation of the style and ideas currently reflected in my work.
All of my canvases are found or stolen objects. The life in their wear and tear is part of the visual effect I work to achieve. I also use glass as a medium because of its transparency and the illusion of space it creates. I contribute to the already existing text, graffiti, or other visuals of the signs or other found objects to create a juxtaposition between a written law or pre-existing system and the commentary of the affected society governed within.
In many of the subjects I paint, I try to express some of the feelings of isolation, fear, confusion, and/or betrayal that are current in the modern American lifestyle. The ongoing battle between heart and capitalism.
