I was honored to be part of the effort to improve the patient experience at America’s research hospital, as I was invited to feature eight paintings from my Colorfield, Perspective, and Architectural series in the NIH Clinical Fine Art Collection. These works were on display throughout the first quarter of 2026.

Established in 1984, the NIH collection is curated with a profound purpose: to provide respite, hope, and inspiration for patients, caregivers, and medical staff.

All eight paintings selected for this exhibition featured uplifting palettes and compositions specifically chosen to support this purpose. I was humbled to receive gratitude from several patients and staff at NIH for the peace and inspiration I provided to those walking these halls.

Duration: January 11 – April 5, 2026

Swan Song from my Perspective series was selected by Fanna Gebreyesus, independent juror for the March 2026 Open Exhibit at The Art League, Alexandria, VA.

Duration:

March 11 – April 03, 2026

A few words about the artwork:

Swan Song is a visualization of orchestral music inspired by classical music. Fragmented color fields vibrate at different levels. I use multidirectional perspectives to mimic musical harmony and my childhood memories of the first large classical performances I attended. The swan with a cut-off reflection is lost in the vast man-made interior, depicting our endangered nature; hence, the swan’s last song.

I was deeply honored to be selected for a solo exhibition at the prestigious IA&A at Hillyer in DC. This selection, chosen from hundreds of competitive local and international proposals, was a significant professional affirmation of my artistic direction, particularly following the well-attended opening reception, which garnered many compliments from art lovers and fellow artists.

The exhibition featured works (created between late 2023 and February 2026) from my Baroque series, inspired by the dynamism and grandeur of Western Baroque and the rich traditions of Eastern miniatures that I have studied since childhood. These paintings are intentionally theatrical. I establish the “stage” through chromatic harmony and movement, inviting you, the viewer, to step into the scene and complete the narrative.

Duration: March 7–March 29

Read the review by Mark Jenkins >

Watch the interview by IA&A at Hillyer >

Artist Talk

During the artist talk (March 21), we dove deep into the concept and process, and the exchange of ideas with fellow art enthusiasts and creatives was truly inspiring.

Virtual Gallery Guide >

Huge thanks to Joshua Dunn for being an amazing moderator and to the fantastic Hillyer Gallery team for making it all happen.