ARTIST STATEMENT
The preservation of architectural spaces and its relation to society, history and personal experiences is the overarching theme of my work. I am immediately drawn towards the aesthetic of structures along with the technical and mathematical challenge of depicting architecture. I have found that there’s endless possibilities and inspiration when portraying architecture due to the variety of building forms, materials and styles. Along with providing structure and safety, architecture show historical and cultural aspects. The purpose and architectural style a structure is built in provides insight into the societal concerns and cultural norms of the time of construction. The purpose of the building whether domestic, religious, academic, etc also determines the aesthetic and layout of the building and can often become a symbol or haven to its inhabitants. I believe buildings are artifacts of history and heritage and can contain a wide variety of experiences and stories within its walls.
The concept and act of preservation is a major theme in my work. The buildings I depict in my work have a personal, communal or historical connection to where I’m currently residing or have resided in the past. My pieces are based on structures and landscapes in close proximity to where I’m living. I reference photos I personally take or historical photographs found in local online archival repositories. I am interested in preserving the space around me whether that be my own private, domestic space or historical buildings and imagery that have shaped the current landscape of the community and city I’m living in. I use art as a way to preserve architectural details and compositions that are memorable to me, along with the histories and experiences those structures carry.
The concept and act of preservation is a major theme in my work. The buildings I depict in my work have a personal, communal or historical connection to where I’m currently residing or have resided in the past. My pieces are based on structures and landscapes in close proximity to where I’m living. I reference photos I personally take or historical photographs found in local online archival repositories. I am interested in preserving the space around me whether that be my own private, domestic space or historical buildings and imagery that have shaped the current landscape of the community and city I’m living in. I use art as a way to preserve architectural details and compositions that are memorable to me, along with the histories and experiences those structures carry.