Mixed Media
This painting was created sometime between 1996 and 1997, during a formative period of transition and exploration. Its layered composition and nuanced details evoke a sense of nostalgia, grounding the viewer in a very specific time and place. The work visually reflects the raw energy and uncertainty of early independence, capturing the mood and spirit of young adulthood as the artist navigated life after leaving the familiarity of their parents' home.
Many of the elements within the painting harken back to what the artist refers to as the “Apartment 213” days. These motifs—both subtle and overt—serve as visual memories of those initial experiences on their own, moments that were filled with both excitement and hardship. The painting doesn't shy away from the emotional complexity of that time, instead choosing to embrace it, allowing the piece to stand as a tribute to the growth, mistakes, and triumphs of that pivotal chapter in life.