I am an artist from the Boston area, where I have lived my entire life. My work is based in traditional intaglio printmaking techniques, with a penchant for experimentation and mixing media.
A lifelong city-slicker, my chief source of inspiration is the surrounding urban landscape. Growth, decay and the relationship between human industrialization and the natural world are key themes found throughout my work. I am also fascinated by social class structure, as evidenced through the dwellings and architecture of the world's cities. I am interested in how our environments shape us, and how we sculpt the natural landscape as well. The transitory nature of the urban landscape is a major facet of my work. The passage of time fascinates me, as do the temporal and socioeconomic factors that affect the ways in which cities grow and deteriorate simultaneously.
As an avid patron of public transit, still more inspiration stems from frequent commutes on the subway and bus with my constant companion, my sketchbook. I find myself constantly staring out of the window - commuting offers me a glimpse into the lives of people who, although separated by mere miles, may live in entirely different worlds.
Intimate, gestural, and delicate portrayals of forgotten or overlooked locations are a testament to my intense and enduring love for the working-class neighborhoods and people I identify with.