Somewhere in the Middle
On display in the South Gallery of the Columbia Art League
December 3rd, 2024 - January 4th, 2025
Artist Statement
This series explores the intersection of experience and memory, inspired by my travels through Spain and other parts of Europe. It examines how we attempt to convey the essence of personal moments, even as memory evolves.
Through the use of bright, candy-colored glazes and hazy transparencies, I reflect on the fluid and often unreliable nature of memory. The interplay between fully rendered and sketch-like elements captures the inherent challenges of expressing the subtleties of lived experiences. As we share our recollections, some details are amplified, others fade, and some vanish altogether.
At its core, my work speaks to our desire to connect through shared experience, despite its inherent imperfections. By reinterpreting memories from my travels, I explore how they transform—not only in the act of recalling them but also in the way we attempt to communicate them to others. These paintings are both a meditation on the personal nature of memory and an acknowledgment of the universal need to bridge the divide between individual experience and collective understanding.
