I create acrylic paintings that translate my visual memories into bold, symbolic images. Each work is an attempt to unlock and reinterpret memories—often distant or fragmented—through a language of pop culture, nostalgia, and graphic form. Painting has become a therapeutic process, allowing me to access parts of my personal history and present them in a way that others can recognize or relate to.

Growing up in America immersed in 90s pop culture and now living in Japan, my work reflects a bi-cultural lens. I pull from everyday moments, media icons, signage, and flattened cartoon aesthetics to create a kind of visual remix, where memory and culture collide on the canvas. The result is a playful but deliberate space that invites viewers to engage with shared cultural references while also sensing the personal narrative behind them.

My process is rooted in simplicity: acrylic on canvas, with strong colors and clean shapes. This visual clarity is intentional — it mirrors the way memories feel: reduced, symbolic, and emotionally loaded.