"My interest in flesh and visceral matter, both artistically as well as from a scientific and medical standpoint, come from personal health problems with my kidneys, which I have dealt with since childhood. This plays no small role in the reason for the references to organs and flesh in my work. There are also implicit references to tissue, cells, and other small biologic elements. Parts of the visual language hint at healing, predominantly to bandages and pills, as these are some of the most common elements of restoring and maintaining my own health. These elements are presented in a way that aligns physical maladies with my all too common shortcomings. The selfish characteristic of human nature is a disease of the mind and soul. Instead of focusing on others’ shortcomings, I strive to make my work introspective. I do this by employing a visual language that relates directly to my physical ailments. Only after accepting the fact of having failed innumerous times at leading a flawless life, can we search for the cure."

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