Bury Me in Galliano

Bury Me in Galliano is a deeply personal exploration of the intersection between childhood wonder and the realities of adult life by looking back at the magic of innocent youth through the lens of adulthood’s weight. Through vivid colors and contrasting tones, these paintings capture the remnants of places that once held the magic of youth—now left standing as empty markers of memory. In this work, I grapple with the mourning of a childhood that felt like a separate lifetime, one filled with curiosity, confidence, and a sense of belonging that adulthood has often replaced with routine and longing. Color becomes a portal to that lost world; the dramatic oranges and contrasting hues evoke the magic and exploration we lose as we grow older. By painting these spaces in such vivid tones, I attempt to recapture that childlike wonder and make the lost magic visible again. The abandoned and empty houses serve as metaphors for the parts of ourselves that remain even after the world has moved on, monuments to a childhood that feels both distant and ever-present. These spaces hold the lingering weight of longing while life unapologetically rushes forward. In painting these scenes, I am mourning the child I once was—the one who found joy in simple adventures, untouched by the weight of adult life, unscarred by the world’s cruelty, and unaware of loss or suffering. This series acknowledges that loss while honoring it, coming to terms with the reality that adulthood is often mundane. Yet within that acknowledgment is a quiet acceptance, a recognition that these memories and spaces still hold beauty and meaning. Bury Me in Galliano becomes a way of bridging the gap between the adventurous child and the adult who longs for that freedom again, finding meaning in the memories that linger.

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