It is the act of construction
that is the most compelling aspect of my practice. Becoming familiar with the nature of each material; its relationship to physical forces. Even when painting or drawing on a flat surface, it’s the material’s physicality that I find truly engaging.
“Acts of Reconstruction”: A.N. Bush Gallery 2009
near: “Surrender": plywood, limbs, body moldedbisque-fired clay, and shellac
wall: “The Edge” series: plywood, acrylic with sawn grooves
“Fragments” Mary Lou Zeek Gallery 2010
left: “Dialogue”: cotton muslin & thread
right: “Gentle Curves”: cotton canvas, acrylic, thread & cording.
each: 11”w x 14”h
“Approximate Center 3”, 2007
acrylic, cotton canvas, fiber, graphite & wood
14”h x 16”w x 3”d
“Act of Reconstruction” 2009
cotton canvas, acrylic, fiber & wood.
48”h x 60”w x 3”d
“Refuge Blanket” 2010
cotton canvas, acrylic & fiber
48”h x 36”w