THE STORY

Our existence is rooted in our environment, but the allure of quick convenience has made it all too easy to ignore this relationship. In an era where climate change itself is regularly questioned, my paintings are a neutral mediator for bridging the divide between science & politics. Each optimistic landscape creates a space to remember how nature is integral to – & inextricable from – the joy in your daily life.

Sustained climate action will never come from guilt or overwhelm. Instead, we need reminders of our shared humanity to propel us toward a reciprocal relationship with nature. Any livable future requires a more sustainable lifestyle, but we have a choice to make: how difficult or natural will this transition feel?

My food & landscape paintings are united by their ties to nature, but this focus extends far beyond the surface. Food is a micro representation of macro environments, offering familiar entry points to otherwise unfamiliar landscapes. As a whole, they can begin to unravel the modern disconnect between humanity & nature.

The visuals we consume directly inform how we see & live in the world. My art reveals that climate action is not at odds with a worthwhile life, but rather its main enabling element. We will always reflect the climate we inhabit, & our future depends on our learning to live within the balance of this irreplaceable ecosystem.