Sneak Peak of Works in Progress - “Enter” Series
AVM’s Private Artist Studio in Houston, TX.

I’ve been slowly but surely working on the “Enter” Series since November, sometimes under the “supervision” of our newest edition, H. This is my first art series since his birth, and my induction into motherhood.

I named this series “Enter” because the works seem to lure the viewer in, surrounding them until fully immersing them into another dimension. This is the type of abstract art I admire and always desired to explore for myself. The works consists of several weeks of layers mark-making + texture, time + effort, painting + setting to dry.

Each studio session is approached with a readiness to receive the glimmer of a path to pursue further. Some days, there is no end in sight, where other days I act confidently with full certainty.

I rarely know how it would look when the painting is complete, however I do know what it feels like. And that’s all I need to know.

“Enter” represents an inflection point in my life and in my art, signifying a newfound inspiration and approach. Validation is now internally measured based on personal satisfaction and purpose, opposed to critical review. Art created for an audience of one, opposed to the audience of all.” - Enter Artist Statement

Close Up - Work in Progress; Enter Series

Before the birth of my son, I used to give myself deadlines and push myself to meet them. I had a lot to prove to myself—that I am a great artist, that I am disciplined and ambitious. That I am a maker of my own success. Now, I no longer desire to feel that energy associated with those thoughts in my body.

I see now how important my own personal energy is, and how my energy has a direct and powerful impact on the people closest to me, and those whom I come into contact with.

Since H, I am more focused on how I feel.

My new desired feeling is peace and calm. Not adrenaline.

Zen. Not supreme.

Joy, not seriousness.

There is a new feeling associated with my life, and naturally also with my art. I feel connected more with the activity of creating and the pure joy it brings and thankfully, less and less with external validation. I am excited for this shift and how it impacts my art.

Final Four