Thomas Vandyke Gallery
Exhibition runs through July 5, 2025
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“28 Years of Sleep,” 2025. Pen and ink and watercolor on paper 60” x 50”
My work explores the nature of learning and discovery, emphasizing how curiosity, risk, and play are essential to understanding the world. I believe that meaningful learning often happens in moments where caution meets courage—where mistakes and surprises aren’t failures but important steps toward insight.
Humor plays a vital role in my practice. I use playful, mischievous details to invite viewers to engage with my work in a lighthearted way, even as it touches on serious themes like control, chaos, and the limits of safety. I find that humor opens a space for wonder and openness, reminding us that learning isn’t just a serious pursuit but also an imaginative and enjoyable process.
By blending precision with absurdity, and order with unpredictability, I aim to celebrate the joyful tension that comes with discovery. For me, the most profound learning happens when we allow ourselves to be curious, to question, and to laugh at the unexpected - embracing the messy, unpredictable nature of growth. My pieces are invitations to reconnect with that playful spirit of inquiry that fuels creativity and resilience throughout life.
