My work is inspired by relationships that occur between abstract shapes as a result of color, placement, and proximity to each other. It is interesting how these elements can direct the viewer around the composition, and give context to nonfigurative elements. By exploring the medium and pushing the boundaries, the improvisational way in which I work lends itself to new discoveries and an evolution of style and energy that is unrivaled.
In my recent work, I extensively experiment with composition and color theory, slowly layering broad anthropomorphic shapes and fine lines, creating textures and dynamic interactions. The medium of printmaking allows me to have a catalogue of elements, shapes and designs which I use in combination to make a composition.
My imagery is taken from organic and biological forms, found objects, as well as familiar objects such as hair rubber bands, plant leaves, sequins, and yarn. By layering and placing these individual forms around the page in unique and inventive ways, each compositional piece becomes one in a series, part of a group, sharing elements of each other. Seeing these prints in context give them some significance and purpose, sharing common threads.
I am interested in the mystery of evolution of the images and the process that is involved. To me these prints are similar to organisms. They start out crude and basic, and with time, evolution and the occasional mistake/breakthrough, these pieces become individuals with a history.
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