As a visual artist specializing in staged and conceptual photography, I craft immersive, dreamlike scenarios that blur the line between reality and imagination. My creative process is a meticulous journey: I scout evocative locations, design bespoke props and costumes, and photograph each element individually before weaving them together through digital manipulation, enhanced with painted details and refined light and color adjustments.
Deeply influenced by Surrealism and contemporary conceptual art, my work delves into the complexities of identity, trauma, and spirituality. Drawing inspiration from the psychological gravity of Käthe Kollwitz, the narrative boldness of Kehinde Wiley, and the emotional rawness of Frida Kahlo, I construct alternative worlds that question the boundaries of consciousness and self.
My personal experience with PTSD imbues my work with authenticity and vulnerability, offering a visual exploration of the human mind’s resilience. Each composition serves as an invitation into a realm of introspection and emotional resonance, where seduction, poetry, and the grotesque coexist.
By employing metaphor and symbolism, I challenge traditional notions of identity and contribute to the evolving language of 21st-century Surrealism. Through intricate technique and layered storytelling, I invite viewers to embark on a psychological journey—one that expands the frontiers of contemporary photography and illuminates the depths of the human soul.