MaeAbstractArtwork

I’ve always used painting as a way to release emotions; it’s a truly therapeutic process for me. It’s rare that I begin painting with a predetermined vision in mind; rather, I let my emotions, and the music guide me. With the abstract and fluid nature of my work, the paint often has a mind of its own. Sometimes it moves and changes of its own will, uncontrolled, and not necessarily in the way I wanted or intended it to. For me, this process is like a metaphor for life. You can devise a grand plan of how you want your life to be and where you want to end up, but the truth is you only have so much control; at some point you have to let go and surrender to the universe. In the end, the final product is amazing and beautiful, even if it’s not what you originally had in mind. And what’s even more wonderful is the journey you take to get there. Weather it’s the process it takes to create a painting or to create the life you have. It’s all about balance, and a little bit of controlled chaos.