I am interested in using visual art to help process and heal trauma and mental illness. I explore themes that include psychology, mental health, identity, and Christianity—often by using the surrealist technique of automatic drawing as a starting point for a finished piece. I am curious how language and objects influence image formation. I sometimes start with a title or an object as a mental primer and then do an automatic drawing to generate an idea for a finished piece.
Aiming to be an art therapist and to make visual art that edifies...