My oil paintings explore—through spiritual, philosophical, and cultural inquiries—what lies beyond mundane existence. In my work, figurative scenes are distorted and merged with fantastical elements to reveal the histories and emotions that brew beneath the surface. My practice has always looked at the overlooked layers of experience. In college, Tibetan Buddhist practice and retreats taught me about these layers. Later, the writings of philosopher Byung-Chul Han furthered my understanding of how these layers are manifesting in modern society. These philosophical resources have taught me methods to expand my mind, which continue to inspire my art practice. The turmoil of the body is met in my art with the expansiveness of meditative awareness and nature. Since the passing of my Bajan grandfather, my paintings have recently channeled these queries through reflections on my Caribbean-Brooklyn upbringing. These paintings temper urban scenes and childhood moments with the fading and blurring qualities of memory.