The world is a beautiful place full of diversity and wonder. When we escape our bubbles of comfort and immerse ourselves in the unfamiliar, we discover inspiring individuals, vibrant histories, and unique ways of life that challenge our perspectives. Repeated exposure to these experiences empowers our ability to think creatively, affords us a deeper understanding of the world, and connects us to our humanity.

As a person, I've fallen in love with the pursuit of these collisions—with learning, exploring the world, and immersing myself in the stories of other places and people. I find my inspiration for my works both in the materialization of the social world—in culture, social relationships, and the happenings of everyday life—and through the investigation of it. Reflective of my personality, how I explore and express these experiences as an artist is through two oppugnant creative processes.

When inspired by my logically driven mind, I create works that investigate the nexus between everyday life and the abstract mechanisms that shape it. Taking an academic-like approach to my process, I leverage my background in psychology, sociology, and anthropology to understand the world and people around me. Then, I transform that understanding into color, composition, and movement to produce works that are conscious, challenging, and provoking.

However, when I'm not overthinking, my affinity for the romantic side of life guides my creative endeavors. I often find inspiration in cultural experiences and the mundane happenings of everyday life. I’m keen on capturing the natural movements of people and their presence in moments—raw, full of emotion, and uncorrupted by performance. I share the stories of people and places with the hope of connecting us to others and our humanity.

Ultimately, I aspire to turn my journey of learning and exploration into visual works that create the collisions needed to empower growth–that through my works I can challenge myself and others to consider our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us.

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Thank you for being here. I'm forever grateful for those who join me on my journey of discovery and choose to support my artistic pursuits.

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Always,

Zay