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This piece emerged from a curiosity surrounding grief, power, and our complicated relationship with animals. Inspired by family hunting traditions and the quiet normalization of death within parts of human culture, I wanted to explore the emotional tension between beauty, discomfort, tenderness, and dominance — without placing judgment on it.
The vulture became a central figure because of its misunderstood nature. Often seen as ominous, it also carries intelligence, grace, and an essential role within the cycle of life. Surrounded by layered patterns, instinctive marks, and vibrant color, the work balances emotional intuition with intricate realism, inviting viewers to sit with the complexity of both connection and loss.
—bullet shells (found on the grounds of my family home) are in positions to hold flowers, weeds, etc…—
Oil, acrylic, and mixed media on canvas, 36 × 48 inches, 2026
This piece emerged from a curiosity surrounding grief, power, and our complicated relationship with animals. Inspired by family hunting traditions and the quiet normalization of death within parts of human culture, I wanted to explore the emotional tension between beauty, discomfort, tenderness, and dominance — without placing judgment on it.
The vulture became a central figure because of its misunderstood nature. Often seen as ominous, it also carries intelligence, grace, and an essential role within the cycle of life. Surrounded by layered patterns, instinctive marks, and vibrant color, the work balances emotional intuition with intricate realism, inviting viewers to sit with the complexity of both connection and loss.
—bullet shells (found on the grounds of my family home) are in positions to hold flowers, weeds, etc…—
Oil, acrylic, and mixed media on canvas, 36 × 48 inches, 2026