Artist Statement

When I was a kid, there was a small monthly magazine published by the Ford Motor Company called Ford Times. It was essentially an advertisement for Ford automobiles, but I remember being fascinated by the ‘What is it’ game.  This page showed a photograph that focused on part of a common object, and challenged you to identify the object. What attracted me as much as the game, was this partial view of something very small, making it look monumental and unfamiliar. I believe that, unknowingly, this was the beginning of my appreciation for non-objective art.

I work toward creating abstract paintings, prints and collages that range from minimalist compositions to more complex ones. It is rarely a straightforward process. While some pieces begin with a clear idea, others develop organically through trial and error. In all of my artwork, three considerations are in play: random design, the use of accidental effects, and contrasting values of color - black being the key. In the end, I consider a work to be successful if the sum of its parts agree, not necessarily in a harmonious way, but unified as a complete visual statement.