My artwork is often inspired by themes of nostalgia, memory, and delight. Nostalgia plays an integral role in my latest collections, "Horizons." I set out to explore the intersection between photography and memory by building a series of images that captures the essence of remembering. We often trust our memory to act as a video recorder, retaining both the minute and rich details of events. But in reality, memories are hazy and distorted—they fade over time. Our brain records snip-pits of detail and emotion and then relies on a basic understanding of the world to fill the gaps. The photograph has become an antidote to fading memories.

This process for creating and storing memories became the inspiration behind these photographs. Instead of directing viewers to contemplate a specific subject or time, I abstract iconic Texas landscapes down to a few recognizable details, tethering them to reality. The most recognizable of these details is the horizon line, which remains a stable constant across each piece. My intent is to invite the viewer to draw personal associations from these few details and impose their own memories or daydreams onto the scene.

My work creates a moment in which the viewer can honor the complex feelings of nostalgia and all of the associated happiness, pain, or longing that comes along with it.