I've spent most of my life living dualistically. As a multicultural gemini, I have been easily drawn in opposing directions, which has given me the opportunity to see beyond a static viewpoint. Much of this dynamic tension is integrated into my design aesthetic. I am very inspired by surrealism, especially the photomontage work of Hannah Hoch and John Heartfield. The elements in my compositions tend to reflect the Dadaist perspective of organized chaos in a surreal landscape. I believe the process of experimentation leads to genuine breakthroughs, so this is an important part of my design process. As an interactive designer, I fully appreciate the web playground, where people share and receive feedback about their work, improve their style and feed more creativity back into society. In this same vein, I am open to criticism and change, because I understand that it will only inspire metamorphosis and continual growth. My current goal in life is to take on new challenges, and expand my experiences. This goal was undoubtedly conceived by my optimistic enthusiasm and zest for life, which fuels my approach to anything I'm designing. Much of what I'm good at involves evoking feelings of the written word by visually capturing them. I am very emotional, and I believe it's what makes me a good designer and artist.

PRESS Vespine Gallery Art Show / Columbia College Chicago's Presidental Report