Empyrean Dive is a collection of large mixed media paintings on paper, depicting cultural landscape of spaces in the Mission District of San Francisco that center trans, nonbinary and BIPOC queers; funneling the memory of queer spaces past into the depictions of the ones that remain. This collection was produced over a two year period, from 2021-2023

Empyrean Dive

“New Bar” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2022

A colorful painting of two women sitting on a piano, one with dark hair and the other with blonde hair, in a room with a window and plants.

“Nuala” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2022

A painting depicting a group of people socializing in a lively setting. The scene features a woman with floral headwear in a polka-dot dress, a man with dark hair in a dark outfit, and a woman holding a drink with sunglasses on her head. The background includes abstract faces and foliage, with broad, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors.

“The Mare’s Nest” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2021

A colorful painting of people at the beach, with one person taking a photo and others relaxing and walking, under a large red umbrella.

“Focus” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2022

Painting of a diverse group of people gathered in an indoor space, talking and smiling, with a bartender serving drinks from behind a bar.

“”Empyrean Dive” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2022

A mural depicting a woman with long hair in a bun, wearing earrings and high heels, enthusiastically dancing or performing with a large circular object, possibly a record, in a lively and dynamic style.

“The Star” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2022

A digital painting of a social scene with three main characters in the foreground, including a woman with bright pink hair, a man with glasses and dark hair, and a woman with tattoos holding a baby in a black outfit. The background shows other people in a dark, lively setting, possibly a bar or a club.

“”Day Party” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2022

A painting featuring a singer performing on stage, with an audience watching. The singer is holding a microphone and the artwork uses vibrant colors, with prominent pink and green tones.

“The Bouquet” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2021

An abstract painting of four people in a bar or cafe setting. One person in a yellow dress stands at the counter, while three others are around the room, with one seated at a table. There are glasses and a chair in the foreground, and the scene is rendered in warm and vibrant colors with a painterly style.

“The Anticipation” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2022

A crowd of people, some wearing face masks, standing close together outdoors under a shady tree with a fence and a building in the background.

“El Rio” Ink and oil paint on paper. 2022