Familiarity

Artist Statement: Familiarity was created out of the want to represent my childhood with a landmark that is still present today, the Inlet Tower. My childhood home, a little cabin with a huge backyard in the heart of Downtown Anchorage, was destroyed in 2018 and replaced with a four-plex. I grew up walking to and from school every day with the tower in my view, saw this building throughout the destruction and my parents' divorce, and now it stands tall out the window of my Dad's condo that has been passed down throughout generations. I accidentally captured the reference for this painting by taking a photo for my dad, who is a fanatic for the sky. Day in and out, he will send me pictures he took of the sky, rain or shine. So, it only felt natural to represent a monument in my life with a photo for the family member who has always encouraged me to chase the sun.