Why?

Because I’m compelled to. My response to daily life-existence. A manifestation of my internal dialogue.

I’ve been painting and printmaking for about 17 years, and sculpting for the past 5 years. Initially, I worked with little or no pre-conception. One thing suggesting another without questioning or analyzing, trying to let the subconscious come forward.

The idea may come from a word or a phrase that occurs during an internal dialogue. A thought that has an immediate visual association. It may also be something observed. Even a glimpse or a peripheral glance may make an impression that stays with me. Rather than analyze or dismiss this just accept it and produce the work. I try to remain open to anything and allow myself to be receptive to even the most banal thing. Sometimes the work may be several of these ideas or impressions grouped together into a single image. This helps create a sense of narrative –a story. But not a specific or intentional narrative.

I like to let the material/process influence the development of the idea. Recently, I have been working in either simple flat prints or 3D sculpture. I take the initial sketch and produce a print that stays fairly true to the original, and/or make a sculpture that develops the idea further through the sculptural process. In sculpture, I like the unrefined quality of paper mache, also the additive process, building the piece rather than carving away the negative space. This allows the piece to develop and go through changes as it is built.

Above all sincerity and honesty.

Sincerity-easy

Honesty-difficult-complete honesty never achieved?

Something that transcends the specific and becomes more profound and relevant throughout time.