Como Say Drama #2, 2025

Acrylic, pencil, ink, spray paint, enamel pen, collage on sheetrock

15 x 12 x 2.833 in.

Humor plays a central role in my work, allowing me to explore and poke fun at my own self-perceptions and the complexities of my interests. In this piece, I focus on self-critique and the exaggerated drama often created by my inner thoughts. The use of the Spanish phrase, "Como se llama?", is altered to Como se drama?" to humorously draw attention to the way we question and redefine ourselves, highlighting the absurdity of the self-imposed drama. It's a playful way of reflecting on how we get caught up in our own narratives, adding unnecessary layers of drama to something as simple as self-definition.
The distressed quality of this work is consistent throughout my practice, symbolizing the passage of time, memory, aging, and the deeper complexities of life. The materials-salvaged from a home demolition-serve as a metaphor for renewal, giving new life and meaning to things that might otherwise be discarded, much like how we redefine and grow through time. This piece is an extension of my ongoing exploration of self, identity, and the layers we create as we question and redefine our personal narratives.