Big Red (Available)

96” x 60” | Oil and acrylic on canvas

As an introvert, I have often self-identified as a loner, but even loners need community. In this work, I illustrate my rejection of this self-imposed identity by first exposing the identity and erasing it with a vibrant expression.

Loneliness is pervasive in our culture, especially after a pandemic. I created this work while living alone as a single person. It became clear during those years that even though I loved the solitude, I still needed the support of a community. It hasn’t always been easy to build community but I wake up every day optimistic that I can, and I continue to find people and spaces where I am loved and cherished, people I love and cherish in return.