Artist Statement
Inspired by the historic practice of allegorical painting, my work portrays figures in ambiguous situations as a means of examining the peculiar roles of human behavior. Though the conceptual content of my work comes from a variety of sources, the subject matter consistently involves female figures in intentionally abstruse spaces, often engaged in some sinister activity or mysterious gathering. I am specifically interested in using this narrative imagery to create a dialogue about how socially-constructed expectations of women are defined and disrupted. My recent projects have been inspired by my interest in life science, and they employ humor, obscurity, and tension in an effort to contribute to a larger conversation about gender-based inequities.