Working primarily in traditional mediums such as tempera and oil, I paint pieces that reflect personal anxieties, quiet dread, and the loneliness of moving through an alienating world. Literature, symbols, and myth influence my work. I often use familiar motifs and mythology to try to make sense of a rapidly changing culture.
In my compositions, I experiment with different ways of seeing, such as parallax and multiple perspectives. Recently, I have incorporated codified visual systems (such as blueprints and labanotation) to give pieces a further fractured feeling. Hidden forms surface through pareidolia, and imperfections are welcomed. My work is also shaped by my uprooted background, haunted Southern landscapes, cats, and a deep love of circles.
Currently based in Vermont, USA. Originally from San Antonio and Austin, Texas. I’ve shown work across galleries and museums in Vermont, and recently have had work included in a Netflix production.
MA in English Literature and Culture – University of Birmingham, UK
Double Major BA English and History – Texas State University
When I’m not painting or doing your general surviving in the modern world, I’m petting a cat, writing or reading, travelling, attempting to go outside more, or listening to new music.
Have a project idea or just want to say hi? Reach me at daratheodora.tp@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram or Pixelfed.