Dreaming that we are running on hot pavement through crowded streets, tall buildings on all sides engulfed in flames, I am haunted by visions of a possible future. My artwork is driven by deep concerns about the wellbeing of humans, animals, and our planet. I am working on a series of abstract paintings about the pandemic and the climate crisis.

In my most recent work, I begin by drawing, then painting with acrylic on thick canvas paper. Next, I paint on tissue papers, cut out shapes, and collage these shapes on top of the paintings. I imagine that these colorful shapes represent hope, and I am layering positive change on top of annihilation. I believe in honoring hope and activism: conditions that help us move forward in community towards a positive future.

I believe that we all have a responsibility to work on positive change: to create the world we want to leave for future generations. Environmental justice work is racial justice work. I am committed to doing the work in both my professional life and private life.