Portrait(s) Coated (2023)
In 2023, I took a distinct turn back towards experimentation and one-of-a-kind peices. In the spirit of creative play, I prioritized the joy that art-making and the exploration of materials can bring.
With a deep fascination for the materiality of paper and its inherent duality as both a two-dimensional and three-dimensional medium, I embarked on a creative exploration that resulted in the birth of unique sculptures and photographic collages. These artworks are not only a celebration of paper but also incorporate unconventional elements such as cement, resin, and studio debris.
Central to my practice is the belief in self-sufficiency, where every aspect of the creative process unfolds within the confines of my studio. This commitment to a self-sustained practice allows for a connection between myself and the materials I work with, fostering a sense of ownership over each creation.
Throughout the year, I remained rooted in the ongoing exploration of self-portraiture, endeavoring to push the boundaries of my artistic expression. These one-of-a-kind pieces reflect a desire to embrace both the expansiveness of my vision and the authenticity of physical form.
Photographic Collages, Enamel Paint & Cement/ Plaster/ Resin on Wood Board
![Portrait(s) Coated, #14, 24x48, Inkjet Photograph, Enamel Paint, Oil Pastel & Cement Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e93749b85cbacba9cdf31c00bbccf29cf2c730b40911e5c32606b1ed343082cd/Screen-Shot-2023-03-19-at-7.43.13-PM.png)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #15, 24 x 30, Photographic Collage and Plaster on Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/35b7a126b2df2c57c73a1bd460bd0ca4527e2d45d7783d5ad2ed3073c8a531b5/Screen-Shot-2023-03-29-at-10.33.46-AM.png)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #16, 24x30, Photographic Collage, Plaster & Resin on Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0a52c29c02644158226ab9cb6ac32c1340cbf4a82845e2f5b865b4f10a47e362/Screen-Shot-2023-03-29-at-10.33.52-AM.png)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #17, Photographic Collage, Plaster & Resin on Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e0f0f7857050a1ff9852f0b44ba4ab12274106f6d5dc3724098d4298c927eea3/018A1341-2.jpg)
Sculptures
![Portrait(s) Coated, #6](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7f206baddf8f1a0b5cba19af25ea9ffc85b8d7c5aa0024e450032858868cb31d/20230209-018A9943.jpg)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #9](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3bfd0399d4065f5dbd24e9d4865bceae141d17de3f4403f1732da633f7d52792/Screen-Shot-2023-03-29-at-10.33.32-AM.png)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #6](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/61c5d365092e5022aca2006b1035c4bf5a523bfb0e1672b40cf6ee2b83695362/20230209-018A9948.jpg)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #8](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c86bbfa7c868889973e7eccac9c5a8d15cd8f5b275923de3e4a52f90245f19a8/20230209-018A9936.jpg)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #8](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/21715eae28dae4e81e67f30538f06190362ac03aff7848173dc84b5015d5c399/20230209-018A9939.jpg)
Photographic Collages, Enamel Paint/ Fabirc/ Resin on Wood Board
![Portrait(s) Coated, #18, 24x48, Custom Patterned Fabric, Spray Paint, and Resin on Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5dddbcf541a1fe8293fd6f7d9df47432bf876843e787ff322199af1fc370eb94/018A1316-Edit-copy.jpg)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #19, 24x48, Custom Patterned Fabric, Spray Paint, and Resin on Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dabd6af44939a5c31d58162cb62db26afcfbe15284f3f489c290acb16ad83830/018A1323-Edit-copy.jpg)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #20, 24x48, Inkjet Print, Locally sourced Fabric on Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/38f6911515cb3b2e08b56c63d55318e4fb8a171bd0d60b03586f4da5db69797a/018A1335.jpg)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #21, 24x48 Inkjet Print, Acrylic and Spray Paint on Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/893ba794f6a43221cda35de33e8cd14f8e9f67d4ee85914a92174873bfcd44da/018A1313-copy.jpg)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #22, 24x48 Inkjet Print, Acrylic and Spray Paint on Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8a67cbe718fb66c43e8b3828521fa42c162a0c03e14185f874a3f32901511239/018A1304.jpg)
![Portrait(s) Coated, #23, 24x48 Inkjet Print, Acrylic and Spray Paint on Wood Board](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c736bbbff3d77ca19a22a978eb49f36c986f306f2f3026ed0d599d39ec001144/018A1298-copy.jpg)
Archival Pigment Prints
![Portrait(s), Coated #2, 2023, Archival Pigment Print](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7a9d926e5e05e047ae4552e03157161b571b75c22cfe79a590377f55c3fc3c5d/img20230105_0212.jpg)
Monoprints on Mixed Media Paper
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/49cfe4d78ac16774f27cd7db704fa6d64f07a8c7faba79ac9fed6c5519c29e87/img20230809_0228.jpg)
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fbd57e7f5e164b7583c2720147b836f5c766f8460ad6692e78b9810792ba5a53/img20230809_0227.jpg)
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/06002addd6427d49febf44dab347ef609f9324479b9745255c0f8f8dbae8999a/img20230809_0230.jpg)
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5cd3e4423a4734d33e2d4d122fbd626d68e3296647a4775b2b4ae19d1c8ea385/img20230809_0225.jpg)
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b7073dac315ef0e3be709002ee1322cb84005846c0de59bb7b5fc790cac5529b/img20230809_0226.jpg)
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ac8b0aabbce4d3ef975498f8e3867faf0b7c9231b78ad9a439c3b7422ddf7f4b/img20230809_0229.jpg)
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Photographic collages, Hand Dyed Gauze with Enamel Paint and Acrylic Paint on Stretched Canvas
![Portrait(s) Coated #1,(AMPHETAMINE TEARS), 46x50,2023](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d4557f6bbb4ac5476642ed1efd559cac0927cb642c5fd1b3dc09940f8dca87cc/018A9985.jpg)
![Portrait(s) Coated #1,(AMPHETAMINE TEARS), 46x50,2023](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5cbcee4ac0868f37ddbb4c640c742727f7aa8e72a78b62090c739966feedb73d/018A9978.jpg)