Where are you from originally?
I was born and raised in WNY.
What is your medium?
Photography
How has Buffalo influenced your work?
Buffalo has raised me. I identify with its underdog mentality and tough love approach.
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
The beautiful world we live in.
Who is the artist that most inspires you?
#1 William Kentridge #2 Hiroshi Sugimoto
What is your preferred subject matter?
Light and Love.
How do you feel you can best advance to the next level, or are you most happy where you are now?
I am always looking to advance and grow, to push the boundaries of my own limits and those limits around me. Right now, I feel that the best way for me to advance is to put myself out there and gain feedback.
What is another medium that you would like to learn? Or that you have already learned?
I’ve started to shoot film with my Canon 5D Mark 2, but I’m still learning how to edit. I would love to learn how to weld, as I’m interested in all forms of art including sculpture, printmaking, painting, film photography, you name it.
Is there a purpose to your artwork?
I believe that I get the opportunity to hone in to true beauty, and share that beauty and the struggles it faces. My art is therapy in that sense.
^April.8th.2011 Protest at M&T Plaza, Buffalo NY
How often do you work on your art?
Constantly.
What or who first prompted you to venture into the art world?
It’s something I was born with. My parents respected it enough to allow me to pursue it.
Have you been schooled in art? Are you planning on attending art school? If so, where?
I’ve been attending Buffalo State College for Fine Art, Photography.
Where is your favorite venue in Buffalo to exhibit?
464 Gallery
Where is your next show and when?
WANTED
Opening Reception
4.20.12
6pm-10pm
Free Bites & Booze
Runs through 4.25.12
464 Gallery
464 Amherst Street
Buffalo, NY 14207