Description:

This piece depicts me reflecting by the sea, surrounded by figures and symbols that shape who I am. From right to left: my mother; father; grandmother; sister Elyse; brother Joe; Harry Potter, my favorite childhood books series; Bob Dylan, whose music inspires my painting; the Simpsons’ three-eyed fish; and a peacock, referencing my work on The Peacock Tree. I wanted to capture the essence of who I am, surrounded by those who have shaped me.