Artist Statement

This show is a collection of memories and everyday scenes throughout my time in NYC. Subject matter that I’ve captured in my sketchbook or photographed now brought to life on canvas. It’s about places I’ve seen or moments I’ve experienced while roaming around. Mostly alone, but other times with friends and family documenting my surroundings on location. It’s through this creative process that I’ve become enamored by the energy of this city and the peacefulness it offers.

When I first arrived in NYC years ago, I was shocked by everyone walking with their phones, always on the move (myself included). It became an obsession of mine to capture these moments of people in their everyday lives. However, as I dove deeper into the city, I discovered a parallel existence—an escape from work and technology, where people found joy and contentment in their own peaceful world. These contrasting experiences became a fascination of mine to capture both chaos and solitude to preserve these everyday moments.
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I have always been intrigued by how individuals find solace in the chaos of New York City. Whether that’s going to the beach, the park, a balcony, or even a small patch of grass, every piece of nature within the city becomes a common ground for those looking for peace. 

In this exhibition, I invite viewers to think about life in New York City—its chaos and tranquility within its urban landscape and how we live in both worlds together. Through my art, I want to transport you to these spaces, inviting you to find your own moments of solace within the chaos.