HABITAT OVERVIEW
The body of work, Habitat, delves into the intricate relationship between humans and the spaces they inhabit, questioning the world as we perceive it and exploring what might exist beyond our reality. Through a series of surreal and evocative artworks, the paintings juxtapose isolation with unsettling, dreamlike interventions that blur the boundaries between the natural and the human-made.
The central motif of the series is hands — both protective and invasive — that emerge from Icelandic landscapes, dramatic skies, open fields, and organic matter. These hands rip through the elements or seem to mend them, showcasing the fragility of the unknown world beyond. They embody a duality, reaching out to protect while simultaneously disrupting.
Overall, Habitat invites viewers to reflect on humanity’s complex and evolving relationship with the natural world.
DOME
36 x 48 inches
Oil on canvas
2024
Dome captures a surreal landscape where hands emerge from black voids in a vivid blue sky, creating an otherworldly sense of motion and unease. A solitary figure stands by a car, holding a round object, evoking themes of isolation and curiosity in the face of the unknown. The meticulous rendering of the hands and the contrast between the deep blues and earthy tones ground the surreal elements, making the piece both mesmerizing and thought-provoking.
VOICE OF NATURE
30 x 30 inches
Oil on canvas
2024
The striking portrait in Voice of Nature blends both human and natural elements, with green matter veiling the figure. The surreal integration of the organic elements suggests themes of cohabitation as well as transformation, as though nature is reclaiming or speaking through the subject. The vibrant greens against soft skin tones create a visually captivating juxtaposition and reflect humanity's relationship with the natural world.
WITHIN GRASPS
24 x 24 inches
Oil on canvas
2024
Within Grasps juxtaposes the serenity of an isolated countryside with an unsettling, surreal intervention. A familiar house, nestled amidst open fields and under a dramatic sky, is grasped firmly by giant hands emerging from its structure. The hands appear both protective and invasive, symbolizing our complex relationship with our home. The work explores themes of belonging, control, and fragility—how the spaces we inhabit shape us and, in turn, how we shape them.
IN BETWEEN
24 x 30 inches
Oil on canvas
2024
In Between explores the thin veil separating reality from the unknown. A solitary hand emerges from a rift in the sky, hovering over an isolated house nestled in the vast Icelandic landscape. The painting evokes a sense of unease and curiosity, suggesting an unseen presence manipulating or observing the world below. Through surreal elements and striking contrasts, In Between invites the viewer to question what exists beyond perception, lingering in the space unknown to us.
ESCAPE
18 x 24 inches
Oil on canvas
2024
A visually intricate work, Escape features dozens of hands reaching through organic voids against a backdrop of soft blue gradients. The interplay between light and shadow emphasizes depth and texture, creating a sense of movement and urgency. The surreal composition ponders themes of entrapment and liberation.