Bio
My journey into art has been shaped by a winding path. I studied photography and printmaking at Savannah College of Art and Design before launching a successful two-decade career as a Creative Director and Product Design Strategist in Los Angeles.
My career has always balanced design with my passion for painting. Now based in the NYC suburbs, I’m a full-time artist, focused on developing my unique voice as an artist, merging abstract expressionism with mixed media collage. I continue to push creative boundaries and embracing each new challenge with the same drive and curiosity that has always fueled my work.
Statement
For me, art is about creating a connection—turning nothing into something vibrant and expressive. My work explores two distinct styles: one intuitive and experimental, embodying freedom and honesty, and the other thoughtfully designed and planned, driven by logic and restraint. This push-and-pull dynamic shapes my creative process, producing pieces that reflect life’s contrasts while inviting connection and curiosity.
Color is central to my practice. I combine calming neutrals with vivid pops of color to craft a palette that feels both personal and striking. Patterns, layered textures, unique marks, and negative space—created with unconventional tools—infuse my work with a graphic, modern edge.
Recent highlights include a solo show, a juried group exhibition where I received Honorable Mention from the Camp Gallery in Miami, and being featured in Vogue. I’ve collaborated with Anthropologie to create prints and was recently shortlisted for the 2024 Contemporary Collage Magazine Awards. Currently, I’m searching for a larger studio to accommodate my growing practice and continue expanding my creative output through exhibitions, collaborations, and workshops.
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Representation
New and Abstract, Berlin, Germany
Anthropologie, Philadelphia, PA
Singulart, Paris, France
The Artling, Singapore, Shanghai, and Zurich
Art Finder, London, UK
Art Dimensions, Los Angeles, CA
Artfully Walls, Israel
Wescover, San Francisco, California
Turning Art, Boston, MA
Made and Curated, Boston, MA
SCAD Art Sales, Savannah GA
Saatchi Art, Santa Monica, CA
Press, shows, mentions
2024 Aedra Artist Feature Catalogue : Volume 3
2024 Best in Show, Aedra Fine Arts
British Vogue, June 2024
British Vogue, May 2024
British Vogue, April 2024
Solo Show, Jill Rae Designs, Jan-March, 2024
Ridgefield Guild of Artists Juried Show, May 13-June11, 2023
Suboart Magazine, March 2023
Beyond The Palette Podcast, Jan 2023
Saatchi New This Week Jan 2023
Wescover Editorial Dec 2022
Saatchi New this week Nov 2022
Saatchi Fall ‘22 Digital Catalog Sept 2022
Saatchi Fall ‘22 Print Catalog Sept 2022
“Silverworks” (Print catalog) 2001, Savannah College of Art & Design