My July 2026 exhibit on Monhegan Island, Strange Roots, is a collection of photographs depicting vague memories reshaped by the pull between past and present — tangled, twisted, complicated, and rooted somewhere between myth and memory. These images represent experiences that have both haunted and fascinated me growing up on Monhegan Island. Inspired by the gauzy, muted atmospheres and aesthetics of some of my favorite Wyeth paintings the work created for this show conjures dreamlike recollections and explores themes of faith, death, isolation, and the wonder of coming back to a place I still call home.

The work I’ve selected for this show centers on humans within their island environments. Captured through informal portrait sessions, these images were taken in moments when my subjects seemed to have shed self-awareness and entered a state of ease. As a result, the portraits carry a dream-like quality—evoking intimacy, stillness, and presence.

LAID BARE

On display at the Crow’s Nest, Peaks Island, Maine

August 16-September 9, 2024

Once, during a particularly difficult journey, a wise woman gently advised me to go inward and find comfort in the dark places. 

I glance, curiously, at the curve of my calves. Browned by the now-dwindling-summer-sun. Toned and lean from the flattering light but also from a life on the move. I’m 5 years less than he was on this day and find myself drifting off, caught up in an odd little memory from so long ago

I am working on a personal project. I am funding it. It's an experiment. Maybe a visual love letter to what moves people. I don't really know. I want it to be beautiful and moving and thoughtful.