Urban Pulse

I often find myself maniacally staring at traffic lights, waiting for them to signal my passage. I want to be the first to step into the crosswalk. The anticipation, the rush, and the satisfaction of navigating the bustling streets fuel my creative spirit. Within the chaotic, claustrophobic streets of New York City, I find solace in taking joy in these every day yet fleeting moments.

Within this urban labyrinth, I wield my camera as a storyteller, documenting random instances of compassion, confusion, and confrontation. These candid snapshots serve as the base for my paintings, each one a unique story waiting to be told.

Retreating to my Hamilton Heights studio, I meticulously craft my narratives. The choice of color schemes becomes a crucial step, amplifying the fast-paced tempo of urban existence. My chosen medium is a fusion of oil paintings atop spray paint—a deliberate union echoing the histories of both mediums in graffiti and museum contexts in the city. The initial splatters of aerosol on the canvas are spontaneous, capturing the high energy. As I layer oils over spray paint, I slow down the visual narrative. Each deliberate brushstroke reveals the myriad stories written on the city's brick walls.

My artistic mission is to make the complexity of city life accessible through visual storytelling. I invite viewers to immerse themselves in the urban labyrinth, to witness the beauty in fleeting moments, and to connect with the profound stories embedded in the city's heartbeat. Each painting is a series of diverse noises—heartbeats, constant tapping, rumbling, honking, and murmurs emanating from every window, subway grate, and Con Edison steam pipe. Together, they form a larger, ever-moving orchestra, capturing the perpetual motion and transient encounters that define the city's rhythm. As my work evolves, I envision a transition from staring at traffic lights to observing people running through them, shifting my competitive urges to a contemplative appreciation of life's constant motion.