Abstract Realism Mini Series
In between working on larger paintings, I’ve been creating a mini series that’s allowed me to continue exploring my evolving abstract realism style. These smaller works have become spaces for experimentation, texture, and intuitive mark-making—and sharing them at art fairs has created a beautiful way to connect directly with people through the work.
The Wrong Pollinator
5 X 5
Medium: Acrylic
Available at the Art@302 Gallery
The Wrong Pollinator explores the vulnerability of remaining open to love while repeatedly encountering people who are incapable of nurturing it. The flower represents hope, softness, and the willingness to bloom despite disappointment. At first glance, the visitor appears to be a bee—a symbol often associated with growth and mutual exchange—but on closer inspection, it is a wasp.
The painting reflects the emotional experience of searching for genuine connection, only to discover relationships that bring harm instead of care. Not everyone who is drawn to your light is meant to help you grow. This piece speaks to the quiet resilience required to continue blooming while learning to recognize the difference between those who nourish us and those who simply take from us.