ARTIST STATEMENT

     This exhibition, “Little Dreams, Big Nightmares”, offers a visual representation of my mind throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns. It has been reported that throughout these lockdowns, people admittedly experienced more intense and vivid dreams. With the increasing amount of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, brain activity during this stage is heightened which results in vivid dreaming. This installation aims to transport the audience into a realm of surrealism. 

     “Little Dreams, Big Nightmares', depicts my own mind and how I perceive it. The messiness of the space runs throughout the entire exhibit mimicking how stressful getting around your own brain can be. The five, 24x44 inch, black and white prints displayed on the walls are all inspired by dreams and nightmares, confronting topics of personal and societal issues such as insecurities, depression, and anxiety. The prints chosen for this exhibition relied heavily on post production work. At the center of the installation stands a pedestal that is covered with a blanket and a pillow. Laying on top of the pillow is an abstract brain that is tied to the rest of the exhibit, connecting all the prints to the actual installation.