I painted Resilient L.A. during the devastating L.A. fires, (that are currently, as of 1/14, still going.)

Resilient L.A. embodies the spirit of strength and recovery. When I began this piece, the fires forced me to evacuate from the Sunset Fire, leaving it half-finished. Returning the next day, surrounded by ash and smoke, I poured my emotions into completing it.

This work reflects the resilience of my hometown and its people in the face of destruction.

More about the artwork:
Resilient L.A. captures the raw intensity and unwavering spirit of a city tested by fire. Bold strokes of acrylics intertwine with the fluid movement of inks, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow that evokes both chaos and renewal. Layers of texture, enhanced by the gritty presence of charcoal, mirror the scars left by the flames yet radiate a sense of hope and rebirth. The composition pulsates with energy, its abstract forms and vibrant hues symbolizing the resilience and strength of Los Angeles and its people. The unfinished edges and grommeted corners add to its authenticity, allowing it to be displayed as a raw, unfiltered expression of survival and beauty.
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In honor of those affected, part of the proceeds from this painting will be donated to those who lost everything in the fires.