I'm a gay kid from the bible belt.
When you look, I hope you feel.
I want my work to indelibly touch you. A childhood of self-isolation has left me longing for connection.
Keyes Statement
My work is an investigation of the human form, its gestures and postures, and how they may communicate or trigger an emotional response in the viewer. I strive to imbue my sculptures with narratives and emotions that may be difficult to confront, and in which whose form one may find stimulation or allure or maybe something troubling. While these characteristics are what typify my static work, my experiences as a teaching artist have begun to influence and otherwise motivate my interests as an artist to create better opportunities for connection. It has become increasingly important for me to seek a connection to a larger community through learning, collaborating, making, and displaying. There is an inherently collaborative and performative component to teaching, and especially so when teaching in the arts. For me, there is a joy in that. By working in a communal space, whether as teacher or artist, I derive a deeper satisfaction.
Representation: madorangallery.com
photo by Denae Shanidiin