| My paintings are meditative studies designed to draw the viewer in with an initial bold composition of form and color and then hold them there to explore the subtle details. I try to create work that both captivates and calms. I work with abstractions because I want to put forth something universal that can be open to interpretations that are unique to each individual and can continue to evolve over time. A common theme in my painting is the relationship between rigid linear from and the organic flow of nature, order and disorder. I feel this is reflective in many ways of our society and peoples' longing for something more than the sterility of technology in our modern lives. I believe inclusion of these two elements creates a certain universal harmony in many of my paintings. My pieces are also about the act of painting itself. I use unique and original methods of applying my mediums. Many times there is strong evidence of my physical relationship to the canvas as I paint - using my body motion as a natural pendulum and the random arcs of my markings. I create a very textural almost sculptural surface on much of my work that adds to its sense of depth. By virtue of the tactile painting surfaces and transparent and linear handling much of the process is revealed that can be traced chronologically. This leaves the paintings with a sense of history and 'archeology'. I paint on both canvas and board using oil, acrylic, latex, plaster, varnish, wax and asphaltum. |
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| Selected Shows | |
| HOFFMAN LACHANCE FINE ART * Saint Louis,Missouri 2004 MUSEO GALLERY * Whidbey Island, Washington 2004 CHARLIE HOUSKA GALLERY * Saint Louis, Missouri 2003 URBIS ORBIS GALLERY * Saint Louis, Missouri 2003 THE CROSSING * Saint Louis, Missouri 2003 SEVENS GALLERY * Saint Louis, Missouri 2003 MUSEO GALLERY * Whidbey Island, Washington 2003 CHARLIE HOUSKA GALLERY * Saint Louis, Missouri 2002 XEN GALLERY * Saint Louis, Missouri 2002 CITADEL PARTNERS * Saint Louis, Missouri 2001 MONTCLAIR * Saint Louis, Missouri 2001 KROMA GALLERY * Saint Louis, Missouri |
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