URBANSCAPES:

My current series of paintings and drawings, Urbanscapes, explores the complex relationship between decay and renewal within the built environment. Rooted in the observation of urban architecture and its surrounding elements, these works are not simply depictions of place, but rather visual essays on impermanence, memory, and resilience.

Through the lens of architectural form—faded facades, weathered signage, fractured pavement, and the subtle encroachments of nature—I seek to document the passage of time as it inscribes itself onto the urban fabric. These structures, often overlooked in daily life, bear silent witness to cycles of growth, neglect, and transformation. In their surfaces and silences, there is both history and potential.

The intention behind Urbanscapes is to elevate the commonplace. I aim to draw attention to those subjects typically relegated to the periphery of perception—abandoned storefronts, alleys, infrastructure—inviting viewers to reconsider the aesthetic and emotional value of these spaces. What might appear derelict at first glance can reveal unexpected beauty, quiet dignity, and an enduring sense of place.

By working primarily in watercolor and drawing media, I embrace a process that mirrors the fragility and fluidity of my subject matter. The translucent layers and unpredictability of these materials echo the tension between erosion and preservation—between what is lost and what remains.

Ultimately, Urbanscapes is a call to mindfulness, encouraging a more nuanced engagement with the urban environment and an appreciation for the overlooked narratives embedded within it.