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Oil
6”x12”
Artist Statement: “The Sweet Secrets dog came out in 1984 and I had fun folding him up into the center, then unfolding him fully, and then repeating. The jewel on it also made it feel special. I included plastic magnets and stickers for additional 80's nostalgia.”
Merging classical still life traditions with trompe l’œil and magical realism, this body of work bridges formal beauty and playful nostalgia. Through compositions featuring vintage toys, retro kitchenware, and sweet confections, the paintings tap into universal childhood memories—transforming everyday playthings and corner-store treats into quirky, evocative visual stories that reignite the inner child.
Oil
6”x12”
Artist Statement: “The Sweet Secrets dog came out in 1984 and I had fun folding him up into the center, then unfolding him fully, and then repeating. The jewel on it also made it feel special. I included plastic magnets and stickers for additional 80's nostalgia.”
Merging classical still life traditions with trompe l’œil and magical realism, this body of work bridges formal beauty and playful nostalgia. Through compositions featuring vintage toys, retro kitchenware, and sweet confections, the paintings tap into universal childhood memories—transforming everyday playthings and corner-store treats into quirky, evocative visual stories that reignite the inner child.