Touch

Part of a thesis centering around how the five senses juxtaposed against contrasting cultures helps to create a new sense of perception and connection.

Touch:

Here, we see the attraction of Touch. It’s the story of the Brazilian Encantado and the Japanese Katsune finding each other as they dance in the beach sands.

2017 / digital

Taste

Part of a thesis centering around how the five senses juxtaposed against contrasting cultures helps to create a new sense of perception and connection.

Taste:

Here is the idea of sharing the love for your community through food. Based off giving offerings to your deceased loved ones (ex. the Mexican Day of the Dead), this is a scene about family and the celebration of food and memory.

2017 / watercolour & digital

Smell

Part of a thesis centering around how the five senses juxtaposed against contrasting cultures helps to create a new sense of perception and connection.

Smell:

Here is the idea of smell as a personal identity, something to embrace in others and yourself.

2017 / watercolour & digital

Dragons of Tomorrow

Christmas

A holiday card centered around community and sharing.

2017 / digital

Jonsi

Mock album cover for Icelandic artist Jonsi’s Go Do.

​2017 / gouache

Buffalo Gals

Based on Ursula K. Leguin’s short story “Buffalo Gals, Won’t You Come Out Tonight,” this piece explores the concept of learning how to perceive another world.

Dedicated to Ursula K. Leguin, 1929-2018. Thanks for inspiring and teaching me throughout my lifetime.

gouache/2018

Another Story

Based on Ursula K. Leguin’s short story “Another Story,” (or, The Fisherman of the Inland Sea) this piece explores the concept choosing between two possible worlds.

Dedicated to Ursula K. Leguin, 1929-2018. Thanks for inspiring and teaching me throughout my lifetime.

gouache/2018

Newton’s Sleep

Based on Ursula K. Leguin’s short story “Newton’s Sleep,” this piece explores the concept of having ‘single vision’ and keeping oneself in an empty world.

Dedicated to Ursula K. Leguin, 1929-2018. Thanks for inspiring and teaching me throughout my lifetime.

gouache/2018