Artist Statement

Quest. That’s the word I’d use to describe my work. A gallery of different art styles and different softwares illuminate the brightly colored website I have the pleasure of calling my portfolio. Each piece of work wondering how they relate to the one to their right.

Quest. Also the perfect word to describe my life. Born in Italy, raised in New York by parents of African descent, my existence leaves people guessing. To some I’m too black, too white or not African enough. As someone trying to find where I belong, the work I create is an embodiment of who I am - a mixed bag.

My inspiration is a result of one word - “who”. I spend a lot of time asking questions with the intention of learning everything about those around me. As an avid tv watcher, I’ve learned that every detail of a character’s life holds some significance to their present self. And with my content, I want to tell a story about my experiences while simultaneously inciting people to think about their own lives.

Do I know who I am yet? No. But, as I tread the journey to self-discovery, my work stands as a memory of the path I’ve walked to get to where I am today.