My artistic practice is deeply rooted in the interplay of color and light, elements that resonate with my Greek Orthodox heritage. The radiant vibrancy of church icons, so rich and luminous, is a powerful counterpoint to the understated simplicity of the home in which I grew up. This dynamic tension forms the bedrock of my artistic narrative, a journey toward discovery and illumination that I explore in my new series of small light works, "The Sewing Machine" and "The Ritual Hanger."

These pieces tenderly commemorate my father's life as a master tailor, weaving together themes of time and displacement through the meticulous language of his craft. From the precision of pattern cutting and hanging to the rhythmic hum of the sewing machine, the ritualistic nature of his creations is palpable within these works.

This exploration builds upon my earlier socially engaged pieces, such as "Mind at The End of its Tether" (Australian Catholic University) and "The Rope Whisperer," (Denver Museum of Art) which juxtaposed images of profound poverty and social disadvantage with the allure of commercialism, delineated through fluid, saturated neon lines. These earlier works posed questions about the intersection of these disparate realities, a contemplation that continues to inform my ongoing artistic dialogue.