~ The second work to be released for my up-coming solo ~

Here's a brief statement about my themes for the show:

While referencing cinema, particularly film noir, my paintings for this show are an exploration of ambiguous narratives and the pregnant moment. Swarming feelings of anxiety and alienation become atmospheric motivation as vignettes of the private and mundane developed into environments of the haunted and dramatic. The act of voyeurism is also considered as the female lead in majority of the works appears absorbed by her own interior space, uncertain whether she conscious of her attention, like an actress (exhibitionism), or simply oblivious (introversion).

Ultimately, I'm using this show as an opportunity to push my portraiture into a realm that involves more consideration of narrative.

Painting: oil on canvas, 20x30"