STATEMENT:
As a teacher, writer, and researcher, art is the visual conduit through which I share my narratives and perspectives with the world. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, I experiment with quirky mediums and techniques drawn from diverse realms of visual arts and textiles, crafting immersive and interactive experiences that engage and inspire.
My art collections span various themes, from explorations of social and political issues to personal and intimate journeys that touch on eroticism. These works reflect my love for comic books, politics, current events, and the arts, as well as my academic pursuits and multicultural upbringing shaped by life in Jamaica, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Through storytelling and visual exploration, I aim to spark meaningful conversations and create connections that resonate across boundaries.
ART PROCESS:
My years as a traveler often led me to create in hodgepodge spots—public spaces where my tools sat neatly in a container beside me as I quietly sketched. Though I’ve now resettled, my process remains just as fluid and unconventional. While I may meticulously organize a desk for painting, I inevitably end up creating in odd spots around the house, surrounded by mini containers of art supplies scattered within arm’s reach. My creative chaos isn’t disorder to me; it’s an intentional system where everything I need is accessible and ready to spark inspiration.
No matter the subject I’m exploring, there’s always an ongoing dialogue between the material, the blank surface, and myself. I believe that the canvas—or any surface—already knows what it’s meant to hold, and it’s my role to listen and allow it to reveal itself. Even with research, gathering references, selecting materials, and prototyping, the surface leads the way. From the first mark to the final stroke, the dialogue continues until the canvas grows quiet, leaving behind a profound echo that tells me the piece is complete.
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