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Abstract Landscapes

Inspired by the works of Mira Kurkiala, these paintings explore the feelings and essence of different hiking locations, tying in a variety of references to the associated parks. Paintings from 2024 and later include hidden messages: song lyrics interwoven into the painting using glow-in-the-dark paint. 

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Listen.

2026

Location: Blydenburg County Park

Song Lyrics: "DYWTYLM" by Sleep Token

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48x16"

$285 (Email for inquiries)

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Duty to Myself

2026

Location: Mount Beacon

Song Lyrics: "Euclid" by Sleep Token

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11x48"

$225 (Email for inquiries)

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Unyielding Acceptance

2025

Location: Minnewaska State Park

Song Lyrics: "Past Self" by Sleep Token

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24x48"

$350 (Email for inquiries)

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Discard

2025

Location: Jones Beach

Song Lyrics: "Gethsemane" by Sleep Token

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24x48"

$350 (Email for inquiries)

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Raw Recollections

2025

Location: Awosting Falls, Minnewaska State Park

Song Lyrics: "Caramel" by Sleep Token

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12x24"

$125 (Email for inquiries)

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Unleash

2025

Location: Wildwood State Park

Song Lyrics: "Cut the Bridge" by Linkin Park

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36x11"

$175 (Email for inquiries)

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Unapologetic

2025

Location: Breakneck Ridge

Song Lyrics: "Nobody's Soldier" by Hozier

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11x36"

$175 (Email for inquiries)

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Disquiet

2024

Location: Sunken Meadow State Park

Song Lyrics: "The Emptiness Machine" by Linkin Park

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24x48"

$350 (Email for inquiries)

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I'm sorry.

2024

Location: Blydenburg County Park

Song Lyrics: "Good Things Go" by Linkin Park

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36x16"

$200 (Email for inquiries)

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Paralysis

2024

Location: Wildwood State Park

Song Lyrics: "Breathe In, Breathe Out" by Set It Off

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24x48"

$350 (Email for inquiries)

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The Moon Kissing the Sun

2024

Location: Caumsett State Park

Song Lyrics: "Below the Belt" by Point North and Set It Off

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16x24"

$125 (Email for inquiries)

Manorville Hills

2023

An ink rendering of Manorville Hills County Park on Long Island, created using a variety of painting and printmaking techniques

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18x24"

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Almost Ecstasy

2023

A mixed media retelling on this year's adventures, inspired by the song Almost Ecstasy by the Wind Walkers

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Some featured locations in this painting include Bannerman Castle, the Boston Harbor, and Kaaterskills Falls

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19x25" (framed)

$125 (Email for inquiries)

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High Hill

2023

A mixed media canvas painting based on a field sketch of Jones Beach, from the viewpoint of its hidden High Hill trail

Sailing Heckscher

2023

An experimental mixed media painting on wood compiled together to represent Heckscher State Park

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16x24"

$125 (Email for inquiries)

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Remnants at Target Rock

2023

Collage, painting, and sculpture brought together to bring the old Huntington Lighthouse back into the spotlight (pun intended)

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16x24"

$125 (Email for inquiries)

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The West End Boat Basin

A small collage piece for the hidden gem that is the West End Boat Basin in Jones Beach

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