From an early age, the majestic beauty of Utah’s wild has instilled in me an intimate
love for the outdoors. It has propelled me on an everlasting journey to connect with
that peace, silence, space, and clarity only Mother Nature can offer. I am inspired by
rock art done by the original Utah Natives and the connection and meaning it had
to those people. I also look at the patterns and symbolism present in many other
cultures and countries around the world. I think about the longevity of those patterns
and the stories one small symbol can tell; whether to this generation or the next.

Through my artwork, I try to share freedom and clarity to the viewer. I hope my pieces
can be a portal to a calmer reality, one where the stresses and routines of daily life are
lifted, if just for a moment. By creating something both natural and graphic, modern and
ancient, illusion and reality, I’m inviting the viewer to leave everything behind and just BE.

SLCC Student