I am a painter and video artist living and working in Atlanta. I got into painting first in 2015 and then seriously in 2017. I was first inspired by my mom’s phase of ‘paint and sip’ experiences and the work she would bring home. I had always been a creative kid but as a teenager in constant emotional turmoil, the exploration of expressing myself was monumental.

I studied business in college. I didn’t like people telling me what to do and it provided a gateway to me of turning my passion into a career. Over the course of my studies, I independently curated and sold out group shows, launched an art magazine and podcast, and did community work to uplift artists around me.

As I graduated and accepted my first full time job, I struggled balancing work with passions, as well as the challenge of becoming an adult. After a few more projects, I realized I was being called back to what I always wanted to do- create. At my cubicle, I taught myself a new and developing medium- AI. I taught myself everything I could. I watched Youtube videos in my car on my breaks, scoured Discord and Twitter for all the information I could get, I even learned enough Python to start tweaking the codes.

I learned how to integrate my two mediums- traditional art and computer vision. I started creating immersive experiences all around Atlanta with the goal of transforming the typical white wall gallery experience into something more magical and accessible to more people. I wanted to create an experience where everyone could interact with and enjoy art- above the barrier of egos and traditional art education.

Here, I explore what it means to be an artist in the environment of today’s society.