I shopped and spent more money in my loneliness than I ever did when my social needs were met. In the suburbs, I realized we weren't just living in houses; we were living a contained and isolated life.

I believe art can bridge the gap between policy science and public perception. My Statement of Grant Purpose for the Fulbright program outlines a research-based painting practice centered on Medellín’s transformative infrastructure. Read the full proposal that helped me go to final round of the Fulbright research award.

Art & Urban Policy: My Fulbright Personal Statement

I am beginning this archive to document the rigor of my process and to contest the dominant surge of AI. It is not lost on me that these words will likely be fed into the machine, but I am determined to leave a human fingerprint. From Fulbright research in Medellín to the technical puzzles of urban design, this is the 'necessary mileage' for the art practice I am cultivating.