Happy Pride, everyone!

At the start of this year, I set out to explore the theme of transition in my artworks, honoring the courage, complexity, and emotional depth that comes with navigating change. Whether it's changing careers, grieving a loss, immigrating, embracing one’s true identity, or one of the many forms that transition takes, it touches all of us.

This work is a direct response to the harm so many in our communities — especially LGBTQIA+ folks, immigrants, and other marginalized groups —have experienced under the current administration’s attacks on human rights. In moments like these, coming together in community is vital.

I invite you to join me for a community dialogue on transition in a space for active listening, honest sharing, and building solidarity. This larger gathering expands on the smaller discussions I’ve hosted in the past, creating room for deeper communal reflection. I look at it as an experiment in communal emotional intimacy. It’s vulnerable and bold to show up in such ways, and wow do we need more safe spaces for that these days! If you feel the pull to join — I encourage you to follow it.

For those interested, I’ll also have a photography station set up for after the discussion. Anyone open to being photographed may be included in future drawings inspired by emotional experiences shared during this gathering. Participation is completely optional.

Join us Monday, June 30, 6–8pm.

Come to listen, share, and connect through a deeper understanding of our neighbors and peers.

This inclusive public event is open to all, so please feel free to share.