2018, Oil on canvas, 36 x 18”

The inspiration for this painting comes from a place of raw vulnerability. ‘Discord’ was born out of my own experience. It’s a reflection of the inner conflict that oftentimes consumes us — our thoughts, our relationships, our very being — as well as the outer turmoil that traps the world in its unforgiving grip.

But this painting is also rooted in a strong desire for clarity and transcendence — beyond the chaos of the here and now. Everyone faces their inner truth in a different way. Vulnerability manifests in many forms. But the experience is universal, in the sense that all of us must learn to face life’s highs and lows. The intention is to speak to the viewer on a personal level. One that is meaningful and intimate and authentic.