“‘Garden’ is a painting I made in 2025 as part of a body of work titled ‘Fruit, Garden & Altar’. ‘Fruit, Garden & Altar’, explores connections between nature, society, and self while emphasizing the beauty and power found in their integration. Through acrylic painting, recycled paper collages, mixed media graphite drawings, and creative writing, the works explore the interconnectedness of all things—seeking unity in the moments that make up our everyday lives. This body of work positions liberation as enlightenment through social and environmental awareness.”

This one is about knowing. Sharing what we know. Understanding that knowing is the prerequisite of doing////////////////////

Five people in a garden, constructed with figurative shapes under the arc of a rainbow. The rainbow, a visual representation of the visible light spectrum on the electromagnetic spectrum—what we know as light; and a symbolic representation of imagination—representing its renaissance. Light, touching all things and powering all life, is representative of knowledge. The people engaged in various conversations over their numerous encounters and sessions in the garden. They talk about philosophy, the importance of archives and what's for dinner. They share stories of their lives—what brings them joy, and what’s bothering them. They ask for what they need. They learn about each other and the world around them. Under the arc of the rainbow, the possibilities are endless. The people are students. The garden is their classroom and everything that surrounds them is their teacher—including each other. Fortified institutions creating impermeable barriers to knowledge are no longer the standard. The culture that upheld these barriers is no more. The future of boundless creativity and innovation has come into fruition.