ARTIST STATEMENT
The early work began with self-portraits in the domestic setting. I began to play for the camera. I created various persona that placed myself in some gray area between masculinity and femininity. Shortly there after, I began working with collage and found that my photography and collage played harmoniously together as they are attempting to flesh out ideas of domesticity, gender roles, and family dynamics. I can tap into the unconscious and explore ideas through the re-contextualization of other images, text, and scraps of paper. Through a serious studio practice, I am able to share my sense of humor and playfulness in the work.
The early work began with self-portraits in the domestic setting. I began to play for the camera. I created various persona that placed myself in some gray area between masculinity and femininity. Shortly there after, I began working with collage and found that my photography and collage played harmoniously together as they are attempting to flesh out ideas of domesticity, gender roles, and family dynamics. I can tap into the unconscious and explore ideas through the re-contextualization of other images, text, and scraps of paper. Through a serious studio practice, I am able to share my sense of humor and playfulness in the work.
