Artist Statement

For me, this balance begins in the creation process by layering non-controllable paint applications like pouring and dripping with more controllable techniques such as using hand cut stencils or classical oil applications. Balance is also mirrored in the mediums used to create my paintings. Shellac, polyurethane, and spray paint create chaos; while acrylic, ink, and oil paint create order. As the painting creation progresses and a dialog between the painting and myself is established, I coax (but not dictate) the imagery to communicate dualities of triumph vs. tragedy, light vs. darkness, and most importantly order vs. chaos.

Whirlpool

March 27, 2023

Whirlpool (detail)

March 27, 2023

Hatchling no.4

July 5, 2018

Hatchling no.3

June 5, 2018

Anfractuous no.12

April 27, 2018

Communications no.3

December 18, 2017

Hatchling no.1

August 26, 2017

Anfractuous no.10

July 15, 2017

Anfractuous no.8

May 6, 2017

Anfractuous no.9

April 6, 2017

Hatchling no.2

February 18, 2017

Void #3

December 30, 2016

Anfractuous no. 5

July 8, 2016

Saidin

July 8, 2016

Saidar

July 8, 2016

Growth No. 1

March 2, 2016

Communication no.2

December 20, 2015

Communication #3

December 20, 2015

Anfractuous no.4

October 7, 2015

Communication No.1

October 7, 2015