Artist Statement

My work focuses on the theme of childhood nostalgia. This is shown through my use of landscapes and character designs. I work with mixed media, combining traditional and digital art. I use watercolor paper to add layers to my landscapes and character designs, drawing attention to them. By incorporating old video game characters and the open worlds they exist in, I express myself through the nostalgia they bring me. My greatest influence comes from video games, from the times when I longed to explore vast maps and reflect on myself in relation to the characters I controlled. These characters serve as a form of self-reflection, as their personalities and actions reveal how I viewed myself and the connection I built with these games throughout my childhood.