VoS 2021 Full Show

This piece was originally a part of a series that explored domestic spaces and inner dialogues. This painting focused on two things, objects in my home that bring me joy and thoughts that push and motivate me. “Be the light” is something I tell myself when I feel lost. It’s a reminder that darkness does not mean a lack of light and that light can be created from within ourselves. In many ways, this also ended up representing my experience with and love for Chicago winters. Brutal, sunless winters require Christmas lights, hot cocoa, friends, and family. Watching the city come together and the effort to create light in famously dark and terrible winters is inspiring.