I’ve captured the image of this figure in different mediums, as a lithograph, a painting and
also as a wooden bas- relief. In this piece the design of the frame suggested a rocket ship
and the figure represents self, being enclosed or entrapped. Combining these two images
creates a strong and uplifting statement that indicates empowerment and renewed vision
and strength in oneself. The numbers on the sides are the counting down to take off!
also as a wooden bas- relief. In this piece the design of the frame suggested a rocket ship
and the figure represents self, being enclosed or entrapped. Combining these two images
creates a strong and uplifting statement that indicates empowerment and renewed vision
and strength in oneself. The numbers on the sides are the counting down to take off!
"Blue Nude in Rocket Ship" 28" X 60" 2006
The big circle of the frame becomes a portal in time and this time machine creates the energy,
electricity and the possibility of time travel that flashes a spark in the distance. As one moves
through time, the world on this time level begins to break down thus indicated by the icons
around the top half, not unlike counting backwards under anesthesia. I also believe that this
piece is a metaphor for that moment in time when a spark of creativity strikes one’s psyche.
electricity and the possibility of time travel that flashes a spark in the distance. As one moves
through time, the world on this time level begins to break down thus indicated by the icons
around the top half, not unlike counting backwards under anesthesia. I also believe that this
piece is a metaphor for that moment in time when a spark of creativity strikes one’s psyche.
| "Time Machine" 46" X 46" 2005 |
This piece is about how we move through time and space much like a cog in some universal and
mysterious machine. Collectively as humans our raison d' etre seems to come from a single spark
yet we all experience life differently. As Stephen Hawking once wrote “Our quest for discovery fuels
our creativity in all fields, not just science. If we reached the end of the line, the human spirit would
shrivel and die.” So we keep moving on and on, taking it as it comes and sometimes having to
repeat parts of our lives. Life is also portrayed as a game of chance in this piece.
mysterious machine. Collectively as humans our raison d' etre seems to come from a single spark
yet we all experience life differently. As Stephen Hawking once wrote “Our quest for discovery fuels
our creativity in all fields, not just science. If we reached the end of the line, the human spirit would
shrivel and die.” So we keep moving on and on, taking it as it comes and sometimes having to
repeat parts of our lives. Life is also portrayed as a game of chance in this piece.
| "Wheel of Fortune" 44" X 44" 2007 |
Right away the frame suggested something glitzy and exciting and what better
subject than a big show in NYC!!! And it doesn’t even have to be theatrical or
art or music to be a big show either. It’s what anybody’s big show means to
them. As far as my big show, well, I find it interesting that I am outside looking
in because my goal is to have my first solo art show in the city.
subject than a big show in NYC!!! And it doesn’t even have to be theatrical or
art or music to be a big show either. It’s what anybody’s big show means to
them. As far as my big show, well, I find it interesting that I am outside looking
in because my goal is to have my first solo art show in the city.
| "Big Show!" 48 X 48" 2007 |
The idea for this piece comes from my interest in custom furniture and interior design.
Because of the vibrancy of the colors, the boldness of the design and the undulating
movement of the wires the term “Electric Chair” came to be. Corporal punishment was not
initially the idea but when I added a “Still Life” it took on a different meaning. I think it is also
about form versus functionality and traditional art education as compared/utilized in today’s
contemporary art market.
Because of the vibrancy of the colors, the boldness of the design and the undulating
movement of the wires the term “Electric Chair” came to be. Corporal punishment was not
initially the idea but when I added a “Still Life” it took on a different meaning. I think it is also
about form versus functionality and traditional art education as compared/utilized in today’s
contemporary art market.
| "Electric Chair with Still Life" 39" X 63" 2006 |
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