The "beginning" of my artistic practice is rooted in my family lineage and my hometown of East St. Louis, Illinois, where I draw inspiration from the social and physical landscapes that shape my and the cities' identity. Despite its history marked by race-based massacres, segregation, and industrial rise and decline, East St. Louis has fostered a resilient community and vibrant culture. I channel these complex layers into my art, using installations, sculpture, sound, and photography to create environments that explore and reveal the essence of a place.

Central to my work is the exploration of urban environments, particularly cityscapes and edgelands where urban meets rural. In cityscapes, I focus on materials like asphalt and the structural designs that define urban spaces. I believe that streets hold memories—stories both told and forgotten—which I weave into my art. Manipulating asphalt, a material synonymous with paved urban roads, allows me to construct new narratives and forms. For instance, in "Tha Block is Hot," a sound installation, I erected five six-foot-tall pillars cloaked in asphalt. Embedded within them are sounds collected over three years: beauty shop chatter, screeching trains, police sirens, and intimate moments like my father's laughter and my mother reading poetry, punctuated by a whisper urging everyone to "be safe." Through these everyday sounds and mystical structures, I engage in storytelling that transcends the hustle of city life.

In contrast, my focus on edgelands documents spaces where urban and rural landscapes converge. Through my "Building Abandonment Place Marker Series," I photograph hand-built fluorescent orange garden boxes placed strategically in these liminal zones. These markers symbolize growth, safety, and visibility amidst perceptions of neglect, challenging viewers to reconsider these transitional spaces categorized by their past, present, and potential futures.

I am intrigued by the interplay between cityscape culture and natural landscapes, exploring their coexistence and the possibilities they offer for creative expression. By showcasing these dualities, I strive to uncover new perspectives and generate moments of discovery through my art. Each structure, object, and interactive installation I create becomes a conduit for exploring the untold stories and hidden narratives embedded within East St. Louis and beyond.

Through my art, I aim to challenge the status quo of urban environments, celebrating their resilience and complexities while honoring the memory, play, and familial ties that define my personal and cultural identity. As I grow and change so follows the art, I also take interest in faith-based content/creativity (Founder of Visuals of Faith) and the intriguing nuances of design, line, color, and sound.

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Beyond my artistic endeavors, I engage in administrative, consulting, and curatorial roles. My focus lies in fostering trust among collaborators, enhancing communication and organizational effectiveness, and nurturing respectful relationships within artistic communities and beyond. I've worked with/collaborated with diverse entities including student artists, seasoned professionals, non-profit organizations, community partnerships, universities, and private art collections.