Big Glow

36in x 48in acrylic gouache on canvas

A disembodied head moves toward Earth in a radiant glow, marking the moment after the nightmare, where comets once chipped away at the body. Now broken free, the figure becomes the comet itself, returning  to land signaling the conclusion of the narrative — a sudden wake-up call.

Two figures sit on a bench as the comet appears before them, pulling them out of the sleeper state. The moment exists between sky and the earth. Some would imagine a comet hitting earth as terrifying. I transforms the idea into awareness, and awakening becoming inevitable.

Drift off

36in x 48in acrylic gouache on canvas

Drift off celestial bodies floating in the are the reoccurring doppleganger figures in the water cyphering around the figure floating above. The water tide reaching high above the figures as they are wading in the water. or suspended and drifting in the air are those feeling of weightlessness. The open water and sky feel endless so including  the bridge keeps the image grounded connecting us back to reality. The figure drifting towards the bridge feeling of gives us sense of conclusion. I didn't decide whether the the figure above to coming down or up I leave that up to you.

Track on fire

30in x 40in acrylic gouache on canvas

Is another anxiety induced dream state being lost in subway stations Shoes present here but not you cozy reminder like in works like fuzzy slippers those warm feeling. I choose black air forces or “black air force energy” lol a entity of  menacing succumb to the situation in purgatory of sorts and feeling of stagnation and the outside forces working against you

“Paralysis”

24in x 30in acrylic gouache on canvas

I have a long history of sleep paralysis. Your body and mind feels like it out sync the sensation feels like your trap inside you body. To express this experience, I thought about anatomical diagrams that expose the internal structure  the body rendered both clinical and vulnerable  alongside imagery of coffins and alien abductions, symbols of suspension and loss of control.

A thorn and rose wrap around the ribcage, reflecting the dual nature of sleep as both comfort and discomfort. A cosmic presence, like a comet, presses against the still body, slowly chipping away at its stillness. The work exists in the tension between rest and fear, where surrender to sleep becomes both intimate and unsettling

Speed Run

24in x 30in acrylic gouache on canvas

Running through the walls like the feels like the fun. The rules don’t apply here once again logic doesn’t work in the dream state making the bodies distantly moving through the brick wall in cartoon distorted faces like warped city

“Best Philly” Schuykull Yards Part 1: Victorian

11ft x 9ft Mural Cloth Mounted on Alumalite and cinderblock wall

I moved to west Philly almost 2 year ago during my short time here I’ve taken the time to get acquainted with the community in West Philly. In university city everything feels contemporary and new. When you pass 40th Street, you begin to see the original character of West Philly, and that was something I wanted to highlight with this mural. The Victorian buildings carry a regal, otherworldly presence, surrounded by the many character of the Philly people who lived here

“BEST PHILLY: A play off the iconic local saying, “West Philly is the best Philly,” or “West is best,” this theme will encourage our artists to illustrate all the positive aspects of the work and life taking place in this pocket of the city. From groundbreaking cancer research that will save lives to educational institutions that are shaping the next generation to new and innovative public parks and placemaking spaces to blocks and blocks of neighbors who take care of one another.”

Organization: Schuykillyards, Mural
Arts, Brandywine

Production Manager: Conrad Benner

Assistant: Michele Scott

 

“Best Philly” Schuykull Yards Part 2:  Clark Park

11ft x 9ft Mural Cloth Mounted on Alumalite and cinderblock wall

My second mural  for this project“Clark Park”depicts a typical Saturday morning at the farmers Market. I often find myself at the park on the weekends drawing people and sometimes grabbing something to eat from the vendors. A lot of my mural work represents my appreciation of the people living in Philly. I love to create multiple stories with the characters. I allow the viewers to immersed themselves in the work

“BEST PHILLY: A play off the iconic local saying, “West Philly is the best Philly,” or “West is best,” this theme will encourage our artists to illustrate all the positive aspects of the work and life taking place in this pocket of the city. From groundbreaking cancer research that will save lives to educational institutions that are shaping the next generation to new and innovative public parks and placemaking spaces to blocks and blocks of neighbors who take care of one another.”

Organization: Schuykillyards, Mural
Arts, Brandywine

Production Manager: Conrad Benner

Assistant: Michele Scott

New York Times:
30 Spots

For the month of April I created 30 daily spots for page 3 of the New York Times Newspaper. 

For my theme  I though about all the daily things you would encounter walking in the streets of New York City.  Workers, leisurely activities, street vendors and other characters from the city were all inspirations for this project. I wanted it to be a love letter to  NYC and some of the things I miss living there.

AD: Vinnie Neuberg

Mellon Foundation:
American Jazz, American Culture

The Mellon Foundation  event celebrating Jazz legacies in American society.
This illustration depicts an outdoor gathering on a Harlem stoops with muscians playing instruments.
Going for a multigenrational group of players we wanted to showcase a variety of instruments and refrences to Jazz culture.

AD: Stefanie Tam

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The New York Times:
Making a Pizza

Article for the New York Times about many people involved in making a single object.

AD: Vinnie Neuberg