Artist Statement
For several years, my work has centered on the ocean, inspired by a desire to foster conservation and reconnect with the natural world. This series emerged after living in Hawaii, where I experienced both the joy of the sea’s beauty and the sorrow of witnessing its fragile ecosystems in decline.
In a time marked by collective trauma—pandemic, climate crisis, social unrest—I return to the shoreline, a space of renewal where wind, tide, and light offer moments of peace and joy. These rhythms mirror our own impermanence and invite reflection.
Blending my meditation practice with portraiture, I explore the happiness that arises when we surrender to the present. At the water’s edge, we’re offered a chance to reset and to feel our place in nature..
I hope these paintings help viewers tune into the unseen and ephemeral—deepening their presence and nurturing a renewed reverence for life on Earth.