"the artist pays attention: finding meaning in the age of distraction" is a body of watercolor paintings on paper that critically engages with the pervasive forces of the attention economy, the global marketing strategy that thrives by capturing and sustaining our attention, often through algorithms that maximize engagement. Through satirical humor, allegory, and literary allusions, these paintings delve into:

"the artist pays attention" seeks to unpack the layers of our complex relationship with attention and  explore the power of art to create authentic engagement and connection in an increasingly distracted world.