In times of globalization, when an era of domination is frequently challenged, my paintings question previously fixed cannons—stylistically and painterly—and propose a reassessment of both. My painting practices investigate the connection of today’s systemic power structures, predominantly rooted in Colonialism, that maintain their multilayered structure despite still being a challenge to various minority groups.

At the root is a painterly re-examination of the medium’s often glorified content, from landscapes to figurative portrait—iconography historically used to project power. In these new works, traditional symbolism is turned into critical visuals that deconstruct history through the eyes of contemporary concerns.

Similar to the high regard still held for classical landscape paintings, in many museums you can typically see Colonialists depicted on a pedestal. In my paintings these portraits are often unveiled and stripped of power and the landscapes often become areas of mystery, questions, and conflict.