“The Thrall” was completed in a flurry of deadlines last summer over a series of long nights. Shortly after handing over the painting and the opening of the show, I hopped on a plane for an international trip and forgot about all the process photos and notes I had diligently taken while painting. Luckily, I found…
Like so many creatives, I have a day job and create art for personal projects in my own time. I’m lucky to work at a place where I can utilize my creative skills while still reserving some energy for my artwork. Still there are busy seasons, social obligations, and external stressors, which sometimes require more time or energy. I frequently…
Writing in detail about my life on a public platform is is something I’ve never done before. It’s a little strange- I’ve distanced myself from social media since 2020, and now I’m attempting to share more intimately than I ever have. I’d been increasingly frustrated with…
“Why this?” In a thesis, application, or biography I would (and have) use phrases like “drawing from his experience as a queer trans man” or “exploration of gender conventions, expectation, and presentation”. Though these are not untrue, they are in a language meant to suggest…