anti-hero

Anti-Hero is my exploration of the flawed, complicated, and deeply human figures who live beyond the boundaries of traditional heroism. Inspired by mythology, religion, folklore, popular culture, and personal experience, the series reimagines archetypal characters through a contemporary lens—one that embraces contradiction, vulnerability, and imperfection. Curator Dustin Kuhns described the series as a form of “21st-century graffiti Baroque,” an emotive response to saccharine myths that breathes introspective life into our uncertainties. Through painting, collage, and text, I seek to resuscitate mythic characters with the raw complexity they demand—and deserve.

Each artwork is accompanied by a written narrative that expands on the featured protagonist’s story, inviting viewers to engage with the pieces as both visual and literary experiences. Together, the paintings and texts explore the shifting boundaries between heroism, villainy, and humanity. The artwork below is part of the Anti-Hero series.