I grew up in a rural area outside of Akron, a city known for rubber production during the 20th century. As a kid I got dirty a lot, there were a lot of bones and bullets in the woods, and the rocks were often coated with an orange film that smelled like diesel fuel. I went to college for painting in Akron. I liked to paint in my studio all night because the empty building felt outside of time and I could use the toxic chemicals that did the cool shit.
Since beginning as a painter I have expanded into sound, digital art, and video; which I have shown internationally at film festivals, museums, galleries, and online.