Bio
As an artist I always give serious attention to the selection of materials and layout of my pieces. Often, a piece will sit idle for many months if I'm unsure of its direction. The piece might also be reworked after several years, as I incorporate new materials and processes into a repertoire. However, the element of collage remains fundamental and mirrors the need for structure and organization in my life. I am especially fond of materials with decorative and implied textural qualities. Images are also chosen for the visual story they tell. For these, vintage magazines and maps are my go-to resource. The resulting illusion is reminiscent of a stained-glass composition. Sharp geometric shapes abound. Shading and gradation of colors suggest a light source illuminating the panels from behind.
Only in the last few years, did I come to fully understand why my imagery looks this way. Growing up Catholic in a rural farming town, going to church every Sunday was the norm. Sitting there in the pew as a kid I was surrounded by grand and imposing stained glass windows. On sunnier days, the whole interior of the church was bathed in a wash of vibrant diffused colors. I remember my fixation and the feelings of otherworldliness the experience conveyed. I now realize that I have spent a lifetime trying to recapture those feelings in my work.