Artist Statement

My work involves a combination of my ongoing interest in the American Abstract painters from the 1930’s and 40’s, most specifically the Transcendental Painting Group in Santa Fe, and my enjoyment in creating brilliant and rich areas of layered color using paint, collage and other various mediums.

Although the work is very abstract, I think of it as being symbolic of the natural world. In each piece I strive to create an orderly composition of both geometric and organic form. I work in acrylic and like to add different types of texture and various hand painted papers and foils to selected areas to attract light and add visual interest. Movement is achieved by repeating forms, shapes, and differing directions of line. In essence, I am striving to find new and different ways in which to depict the natural rhythms of life and nature.

Ultimately each painting becomes a unique experience to create and an expression which I feel is not only beautiful, but something which also allows for an intelligent communication with the viewer.

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