It seems evident that art is used to express oneself, but nothing could be more accurate for me. My work introspectively explores psychological facets that many people deem as impermissible conversation. Themes of anxiety, isolation, alcoholism, and even implications of masturbation and adultery flood my work. My artwork often acts as confessionals due to this nature. My lifestyle is exposed simultaneously through this honesty, including unabashed depictions of homosexuality and the male body. I often juxtapose these themes with playful, familiar imagery to create a more digestible experience for viewers. In turn, this creates a more honest and comfortable vulnerability for me as I produce each work. I utilize a cinematic approach to my performances and even my paintings to diminish the preconceived perception of the viewer as a voyeur and more so as an actively engaged bystander. The surreal tone and absence of setting throughout my body of work reinforce the isolation within the vastness of the human mind. At the same time, the influence of expressionist color and energy lend insight to the feelings associated with each theme being explored. Colors have consistent corresponding emotions and implications throughout my works, and the same could be said for any lack of color. I achieve cathartic relief and exchange of human connection by communicating these personal narratives. The artwork I produce must depict these neuroses with truth to connect with others. I believe the sense of understanding found in my work does not come from witnessing my individualized experiences but from an unnerving collective unconscious. My work reveals what we don’t acknowledge in ourselves but know is there.