Source http://zenrockfitness.com/2017/01/meet-the-artist/
For me, telling a story is as important as the artwork itself; I have realized that my drawing and painting has always been about the vulnerable spaces in which I have fou
nd myself over time. The artworks here today reflect a retrospective of such moments I have captured — my time amidst the spaces, objects, and people that have inspired me.
More powerful to me than my own story however, is the story of others. Artists that are finding their way through their artwork or the retelling of people’s histories, has been another way for me to contribute— it is empowering and inspiring to help others in their artistic journey or in taking stock of their lives.
In 2010, I founded VALA, Venues for Artists in the Local Area—a Redmond-based arts organization that focuses on local artists connecting their artwork to the community in order to create meaningful art experiences for artists and the local community. VALA has become an extension of my commitment to sharing art experiences with others. Additionally, I have recently co-launched a story-telling online platform, <span style="font-weight: 400…
Source http://zenrockfitness.com/2017/01/meet-the-artist/
For me, telling a story is as important as the artwork itself; I have realized that my drawing and painting has always been about the vulnerable spaces in which I have found myself over time. The artworks here today reflect a retrospective of such moments I have captured — my time amidst the spaces, objects, and people that have inspired me.
More powerful to me than my own story however, is the story of others. Artists that are finding their way through their artwork or the retelling of people’s histories, has been another way for me to contribute— it is empowering and inspiring to help others in their artistic journey or in taking stock of their lives.
In 2010, I founded VALA, Venues for Artists in the Local Area—a Redmond-based arts organization that focuses on local artists connecting their artwork to the community in order to create meaningful art experiences for artists and the local community. VALA has become an extension of my commitment to sharing art experiences with others. Additionally, I have recently co-launched a story-telling online platform, <span style="font-weight: 400…
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nd myself over time. The artworks here today reflect a retrospective of such moments I have captured — my time amidst the spaces, objects, and people that have inspired me.