About

Pisss Papa finds his creative sanctuary amidst the desert landscapes of Bisbee, Arizona. As a devout “Friend” (Quaker,) he employs art as a formidable part of his spiritual journey. These endeavors also assist in managing the nuances of sobriety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

The self taught artist explores figures of Christocentric masses through repetitive marks of compulsion. Drawing inspiration from his ancestral ties to Quakerism and the 19th century Holiness Movement, he infuses compositions with an arguable reverence, utilizing materials that exude palpable quirk. These visual reflections bridge artistic influence, blending themes of Americana with strokes of lyrical abstraction. Informed by the works of visionary predecessors such as Howard Finster, Maud Lewis, and Purvis Young, his creations yearn with prophetic voice.

Through this diary, he brings audiences into a world fueled by faith based anxiety and a vibrant loss of control. Having viewers confront the enigmatic beauty inherent within their own neuroses. The commitment to his craft serves as a testament to spiritual formation, plasticity of the brain, and the power of art.