I am pleased to announce my painting “Fire in the sky” will be included in the 2nd Triennel, De Young Open 2023. The De Young Open is opening September 30th and will be on view until January 7th, 2024. Learn more at famsf.org.
De Young Open
September 30th, 2023 - January 7th, 2024
De Young Museum
Golden Gate Park
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
Tuesday – Sunday
9:30 am – 5:15 pm
Fire in the sky
24” X 30”
oil on canvas
The idea of place is an important part of my work, and is influenced by my memories and the tension I experience between the past and the present. I portray the city with intimacy and familiarity, drawing inspiration from what's around me. Many of my paintings are based on my experiences in San Francisco, including "Fire in the Sky." I was compelled to capture the impact of the 2020 wildfires that rendered awe-inspiring orange skies throughout the city. Using a distinct color palette and paint texture, I depicted the eerie tone of the sky juxtaposed against the illuminated façade of the storefront as an attempt to portray the unsettling mood from that day.