December Newsletter
With the hectic nature of approaching holidays and busy work schedules, I took a small hiatus from the September Newsletter. I wanted to be able to dedicate proper time to immerse myself in my own work and provide a substantial update. But now we’re back for December! Thank you for reading and happy holidays!
Works in Progress
Untitled, Oil on Canvas 2025
I have yet to title this piece, which captures a young figure asleep, suspended in a soft field of muted whites and warm undertones. The composition is intentionally cropped, showing only the upper torso, an outstretched arm, and the right half of the face. This fragmentation creates a sense of vulnerability while also inviting the viewer to fill in what’s outside the frame.
The arm reaches upward in a relaxed, almost drifting gesture, as if caught between dreaming and waking. The vertical band of warm color running down the canvas creates a subtle structural divide — part boundary, part anchor between the world of sleep and consciousness — contrasting with the organic softness of the figure. I also use it as a hint to time passing, signifying the encroaching barrier between our youth and current reality, which tends to almost sneak up on us. The closed eye, parted lips, and gentle tension in the expression feel truthful rather than idealized, leaving a slightly melancholic effect. This is still a work in progress, and I’m really excited about where it’ll go.
Squish, Oil on Canvas 2025
This painting is still in the underpainting stages, and I’m not sold on the title yet either. The two faces squished together are meant to show a comical yet endearing moment of familial love. The motivation behind this piece is to capture intimacy not as a still, perfect tableau but as something active, physical, and fluid. The distortion of the faces — the way flesh gives way under pressure, the way a yawn interrupts the rhythm of the moment — becomes a metaphor for how relationships stretch us, move us, and reshape us. There is a recognition of connections that lives in the “in-between” moments. It is also a reminder of how fleeting these moments can be.
Shows and Events
The World of Crete Night of Contemporary 2025 was a huge success! Held at the Villa Moma in Crete from September 27th to 30th, the exhibition featured more than 100 artworks—including three of my own—from 70 artists representing 30 countries. The show was open to the public, and attendees also included diplomats, collectors, and members of the nobility from Monaco, Cannes, the United States, France, Belgium, and beyond. I’m incredibly honored and excited that my paintings were displayed among such distinguished company.
Link:
https://worldofcrete.com/artexhibitions/night-of-contemporary-2025
Working for Carole Feuerman has continued to be an amazing opportunity. This November, Feuerman was recognized as a 2025 Woman of Inspiration with the Lifetime Achievement award. She also had her new book — Feuerman: Supperrealist Sculptures — published by Rizzoli Books. Her award ceremony was a beautiful celebration of the accomplishments of women in all fields, which I felt so lucky to witness. Her book is beautifully printed, with full-page images of her work. The book signing was packed, and I’m grateful to add a signed copy to my collection of art literature!
Links:
https://www.carolefeuerman.com/
https://www.carolefeuermanfoundation.org/store/feuerman-superrealist-sculptures-monograph
https://universalwomensnetwork.com/2025-women-of-inspiration-award-awardees/
I was thrilled to attend a show by a very talented artist and friend, Matthew Brennan, this past October at Lagoon in Brooklyn. Brennan builds his compositions with delicate pencil line work, which he then washes over with thin layers of oil paint. The result is a dynamic mesh of shapes that allows viewers to experience the full expressive potential of the human form.
Brennan has an extensive background in the arts. He has been featured in The New York Times and has created work for the Jim Henson Company, Puppet Heap, and the New York City Opera—all in addition to his personal exhibitions. His show at Lagoon explored wearable art and marked a bold step outside his comfort zone in terms of color. Witnessing the opening night of this achievement alongside fellow friends and artists was such a joy, and I left feeling inspired, carrying lessons I’m excited to apply to my own practice.
Links:
https://www.matthewbrennanart.com/
https://www.lagoonny.com/about
New Business Cards!
I’m so exited about my new design. Especially as I attend more events, it’s important I have a professional card that I’m proud of and presents my new name.