INK ON PAPER

I drew "Big Bang Boom" after realizing how people come into our lives. I've learned that my art not only heals me but also connects me with kind, like-minded individuals. This epiphany felt like a cosmic shift, much like the Big Bang, where the Universe expanded from a dense state into its current form. I created this piece to remind myself of this beautiful phenomenon and the continuous expansion in our lives.

MURAL

I was invited to paint a wall welcoming artists to a more affordable neighborhood near Wynwood. Inspired by the Big Bang metaphor, I scaled up my drawing for stencils but ultimately decided to go freehand. This allowed for more improvisation and creativity. I received invaluable help from visionary artist Brian Lahr, my high school friend Jodi Goldman Weinman, and my wife, Samara.

The mural resides at 199 NE 82nd Terrace, Miami, FL 33138

PRINT

On my flight home from Miami, I experimented with the original drawing in Photoshop and loved the results. I realized that creating prints of "Big Bang Boom" was a great way to share the idea of "people exploding into your life." Upon landing in New York, I called master printer Stephen Gross and collaborated with him in his Brooklyn studio for a few weeks. This led to the release of three versions of "Big Bang Boom" as a collector’s series.