Catawampus
John Dewey states, “…Balance and harmony [are] attained through rhythm. Equilibrium comes about not mechanically and inertly but out of, and because of, tension.”
Our reality consists of different worlds (culturally, metaphysically, etc.) that interact at different levels. These new works explore the relationships of entities from these worlds. Sometimes these entities intersect and overlap; other entities appear to dominate and perhaps intimidate, repelling other entities out of the picture plane as if to intentionally avoid contact. The overlapping of layers, opaque and transparent, question the impact these entities have on reality at different levels, even if they are unnoticeable. I explore this concept in the paintings and drawings through the use of tension, which is created by tangents, off-centering elements, and forcing unrelated elements into the same space.
Our reality consists of different worlds (culturally, metaphysically, etc.) that interact at different levels. These new works explore the relationships of entities from these worlds. Sometimes these entities intersect and overlap; other entities appear to dominate and perhaps intimidate, repelling other entities out of the picture plane as if to intentionally avoid contact. The overlapping of layers, opaque and transparent, question the impact these entities have on reality at different levels, even if they are unnoticeable. I explore this concept in the paintings and drawings through the use of tension, which is created by tangents, off-centering elements, and forcing unrelated elements into the same space.
Blue With Yellow Dots. Oil on panel. 36" x 48." 2007
Catastrophic Event. Graphite and colored pencil on paper. 58" x 42." 2007
Grackles. Graphite on paper. 22" x 30." 2007
Pink Dot. Oil on panel. 48" x 60." 2007
Since We've Been Here. Oil and encaustic on panel. 36" x 48." 2006
Sarah (Storms Are Brewing in Your Eyes). Oil on panel. 32" x 36." 2006
