Dear Barreiro

Artist Residency: PADA Studios and Gallery, Barreiro, Portugal
October 2021

I have always been interested in the philosophy of aesthetics, which is essentially the study of perspective. In my practice, emphasis is placed on challenging viewpoints — both in the environments I visit and in the studio, in the mark making techniques I implement. My process involves seeking out the organic rhythms and subtle inflections that alter a space, providing a glimpse into a narrative created by the passing of time.

I used the architectural landscape around Barreiro as a jumping off point for my paintings, reading them like a time capsule to reveal evidence of past life. By tracing and repetitively imprinting their markings, I recorded their story in an effort to create something humble yet generously resonant; a balance between smallness and expanse, stillness and dancing, then and now.

In my practice, I am always searching for evidence of the unseen and for a key to unlock alternative perspectives that tell a deeper story of our history.