Recognition

Oil on canvas (24” x 36”)

Recognition is my personal exploration into the intelligence and consciousness of the more-than-human. In my work, I often ponder the realities of other species on this earth - wondering how they think, interact, and exist without an anthropocentric lens attached.

The Crow and the Octopus are both widely known for their intelligence. Both are problem-solvers, delight in mischief, and consistently defy human expectations. With all this said, in Western culture, we still don’t give animals like these the credit they are due, choosing to simplify how they live and experience the world.

With this painting, I dive into what it would be like if these two intelligent beings were to meet. Would they recognize and honor the lived existence of the other? By taking humans out of the narrative, I’m giving these other intelligent beings the space to be a witness to the other.

Remnants

Oil on canvas (20” x 24”)

Remnants is a portrait of this old evergreen that acts as a tangible memory of what once existed in the landscape, the harsh change that was thrust upon it, and a reminder of what could be here again.

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Cormorant Basking

Oil on canvas (16” x 20”)

My relationship with the Salish Sea began with exploring the rocky coastlines of the Pacific Northwest, where I observed the diverse species that inhabit both land and sea. In this piece, I chose to highlight the Double-crested Cormorant, an often-overlooked bird that is a familiar presence to those who wander along the shore. Painted in oil, this piece captures a cormorant basking in the early evening glow.

Into the Wilderness (2021)