My artwork is profoundly influenced by my previous career as an architect and interior designer. This can be seen in many characteristics of my work and my approach to art including:

 

• An interest in the relationship between process and results
• A desire to create a sense of order
• An interest in the context of the artwork
• An interest in the “sense of place and time”
• A passion for theory and experimentation
• An interest in the duality of concept and object
• An interest in the inherent qualities of materials
• A pursuit of fine craftsmanship
• An interest in collaboration

 

I tend to produce work in series.  Each series has an underlying, singular theme of interest although the individual pieces of artwork within that series may vary greatly in media and expression. There are four distinct series I have been exploring over the past few years.

 

The “Place, Time, and Architecture” series is a site-specific body of work that explores the premise that art and architecture can engage in a meaningful and revealing dialogue. I create art that not only draws upon its setting for meaning, but also adds meaning to its setting.  I begin with research to understand the architectural and interior concepts as well as the larger "sense of place".  Then I respond through my art - perhaps to celebrate, to explain, to criticize, to complete, or to otherwise amplify or clarify the inherent context and ideas of the setting.  I want to draw the viewer into a deeper understanding and appreciation of the essence of the place.

The “Order and Chaos” series explores the innate human desire and need for order and control. Although we sometimes welcome a bit of chaos and disorder to break the monotony, we become stressed and dysfunctional if our basic systems dissolve.  We need the cycles of nature.  We need the routines and rituals of our daily life, we want explanations of the unknown and control over our environment.  Sub-themes of work in this series range from spiritual (Holy Plus and Writing in Tongues), to political (A Postwar Balance of Power), to daily life (Better Living through Better Accounting).

 

The “Urban Reflections” series is photo-based.  It explores the urban scene through its reflections in other surfaces.  Distortions, color shifts and other changes occurring naturally or through digital enhancement are capable of modifying images in a way that can even make pigeon poop appear aesthetically pleasing.

 

The “Inner Child” Series is also photo-based.  We may all grow physically older, but somewhere deep inside, the essence of our childhood lurks.  When it emerges, as it often does, the results may be pathetic or endearing, humorous or poignant, but always clearly human.  Much of the subject matter of this series has come from carnivals, parades, motorcycle gatherings, and shop windows.