09/08/2026
If you have been following my work, you know I am endlessly fascinated by landscapes and the natural world. But over the past few years, Iâve also been exploring a different kind of environment: the digital âmediascapesâ that we increasingly inhabit.
Today, I am so excited to share the most ambitious painting to emerge from this ongoing series. Meet đđ°đ°đŻđ´đŠđ°đľ. đ
Composed of 331,776 individually-painted dots and requiring over 300 hours of studio time, this piece was a sustained, full-time commitment to realize. It presents a âdown-rezzedâ interpretation of Neil Armstrongâs iconic Apollo 11 lunar self-portrait, overlaid with classic video game elements like a health meter. Itâs a space-age portrait for the digital age, exploring the tension between monumental human exploration and the vicarious experiences offered by our screens.
Measuring 6 foot square, the surface is designed to immerse you in the sceneâinviting you to step in and imagine yourself casting that iconic astronaut shadow.
And in just a few days, it makes its public debut.
I am incredibly honored to announce that đđ°đ°đŻđ´đŠđ°đľ is an official entry in ArtPrize 2026! If you are in Michigan over the next few weeks, I would love for you to come see it in person and, if it resonates with you, cast a vote.
đ Where: The B.O.B., Downtown Grand Rapids
đď¸ When: Sept 18 â Oct 3 (Preview Week starts Sept 12!)
đłď¸ Vote ID: 78037
ArtPrize is uniquely decided by public vote. To vote, just visit the venue, open your phoneâs camera, scan the QR code next to my piece, and enter code 78037. (Note: Your first vote must be cast within the downtown district!)
Your first vote must be made within the ArtPrize district - after that, you can continue to vote once every 24 hours for Moonshot through October 3rd!
Thank you all for taking this incredible journey with me. Let me know what you think of this piece below! đ
