Ayin Es

Artist's Statement

Born and raised in the great city of Los Angeles, which runs deep in my blood, I lived in just about every neighborhood. Now, I live two hours east in Joshua Tree. I moved here for the peace, solitude, and astonishing beauty.

As a transqueer artist, I'm attuned to living life authentically without playing by binary rules. I don't tie myself down to a single medium. I'm inspired by the materials I use, discovering new directions in the process.

I used to work in the garment manufacturing industry, and this history often shows up in my work. It repeats, but it's not repetitive. I create singular artworks while simultaneously experimenting with various themes. Over time, distinct series develop into different threads.

My subjects are introspective and personal. They coincide with queerness, disability and healing, family relationships, existential crises, dreams, reflections...that sort of thing.

I consider my work an act of redemption, a series of mental breakdowns, an x-ray, an absurd poem, a primal scream, and my main distraction from a damaged past.