Artist Statement

My most recent work is created in collage. Collage allows me to incorporate reality into my art without imitating it. I use these methods to improvise leaving the element of surprise visible in my work. I aim to evoke strong and universal emotion: emotions similar to those felt during the process of creation. As life reflects us back to ourselves as a means to discovery, I use square or circular openings or portals to draw the viewer closer, thereby establishing a dialogue between the viewer and the work. Shifting levels of focus are established by means of elevation changes, creating a dynamic field for the deployment of perception. I hope that my work mirrors the spirit of the viewer at the same time that it addresses my own philosophical concerns.

New Collage

New Paintings 2008-09