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I create densely layered paintings inspired by the patinas of metals; the tones and colors of rotting wood; the surfaces of eroded stones. |
I create densely layered paintings inspired by the patinas of
metals; the tones and colors of rotting wood; the surfaces of eroded
stones. I use a variety of materials to render snapshots of decay,
subtly adapting my process each time to create a unique and final
piece. I employ a constantly evolving combination of mediums and
techniques. By incorporating such materials as oil stick, encaustic,
and various resins, oils, and glues, I develop resonant surfaces, both
visual and tactile. Spontaneous lines and glazes are consciously
edited later so as to create a cohesive image. As a result, the
canvases are transformed into planes of oxidizing metals, or weathered
slabs of stones.The paintings are a delicate balance of material and
process, resulting in work that has a decayed beauty. Seductive in
their painterly qualities, the works reveal a strong influence from
such artists as Tapies, Twombly, and Dubuffet.
