I began painting at four years old during summers with my grandparents, under the guidance of the teacher who has continued to mentor me for sixteen years. What began as a childhood hobby grew into something deeply meaningful. Painting became the way I process emotion and memory, evolving over time from an outlet into a defining part of my identity.

In high school, I began taking my practice more seriously, completing the AP Studio Art portfolio twice and earning top scores both years. I was also honored with two Scholastic Gold Key awards and the Michael D. Pratt Artist Scholar Award from Brentwood School, which recognizes excellence in the visual and performing arts as well as academics. These experiences shaped my discipline and taught me the vulnerability required to tell stories through visual language.

My work often explores childhood, self-perception, nostalgia, and the shifting relationship between the body and the mind. I draw inspiration from Pop Surrealism and the Lowbrow movement, particularly the works of Mark Ryden and Nicoletta Ceccoli, whose dreamlike imagery balances innocence and unease. Growing up, I was equally influenced by Harajuku fashion, Tim Burton’s films, the entire Star Wars saga, and the emotional storytelling found in music and cinema. These influences continue to shape the cinematic and introspective tone of my work.

Now, as a student at the University of Pennsylvania studying design, fine arts, and cinema and media studies, I experiment with painting, sculpture, drawing, and digital media to explore identity and transformation. Whether through visual art, songwriting, or screenwriting, I am always searching for the stories and moments that connect us.