Artist Statement

My spiritual self is explored through the tenents of Abstract Expressionism.  The abstractions become the vehicle for my reflective meditation.  This implies a journey, a process, and ultimately a transformation.

The painting process I employ utilizes both additive and subtractive elements to produce the illusionary depths and textures of the surface.  The boards are sanded, often revealing the primer below.  Aristotle's doctrine traced all elements back to a common prime matter or prima materia, while alchemist's held the belief of bringing all fallen creation back to a paradisal or primal state.  My process of sanding becomes a metaphor for removing all blocks and obstacles to reveal the hidden beauty or soul within.

The works are chiaroscuro in nature, spiritually revealing how the Infinite Intelligence is as hidden and unknown as revealed, and also that the divine darkness is as much a part of the journey as divine light.