I am honored to be one of 40 finalists chosen from over 400 submissions and 125 different schools in the third edition of the AXA Art Prize Exhibition. The AXA Art Prize launched in 2017 and is viewed as one of the premier student art competitions in the U.S.

The first prize and second prize winners will be announced on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the NYAA exhibition in NYC. The first prize is $10,000 and second prize is $5,000 and winners will be chosen by renowned artists Julia Chiang, Erik Parker, Laurie Simmons and Salman Toor alongside Jennifer Schipf, Global Practice Leader for Art at AXA XL. Keep your fingers crossed and stay tuned!!

https://www.axaartprize.com/finalists-1

Last week marked the end of my second semester and first year at the New York Academy of Art. Half of the semester had to be taught online and many projects had to be abandoned in the city, but I was able to return home and settle back into my old studio. I spent my time working on more self-directed work and made a few really fun discoveries- (see new wreath paintings and a puppet self-portrait in progress!).

Looking back on work that I was making just last year has really shown me what a difference one year can make when you surround yourself with the right people and allow yourself to grow. It’s easy to forget how valuable the passing comments are when suddenly you don’t have anyone telling you something looks good or needs a bit of work. In a small way I’m grateful I ended the year on Zoom because I will be that much more appreciative when I return to school.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! See you real soon Tribeca.

Tribeca Ball Online Sale Opens

In lieu of the traditional Tribeca Ball in NYC, the NYAA has made work from so many talented artists available online.

I know you’ve been staring at those bare walls so fill them with art while supporting some emerging artists! One of mine already found a new home!

https://new-york-academy-of-art.square.site

Studio Featured in Juxtapoz Magazine!

My studio was featured by Juxtapoz Magazine along with a few of my peers at the NYAA! See the article here: https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/installation/getting-schooled-in-the-art-capital/

Milieu Exhibition Opens

Milieu exhibition on view at the New York Academy of Art. The work explores people’s environments either external or internal, manmade or organic, and personal or social. The work will be up until February 21st so check it out!

Piece Accepted into New Exhibition!

This recently finished work was just accepted into Milieu, a curated show at the New York Academy of Art. If you’re in NYC come check it out after install later this week! Will post more photos once the show is up!

New Year, New Art

Mid-January is the right time to start those New Years resolutions right? This is number one: New website and up-to-date info! Let’s start the year off right!