Statement

I have been creating visual art since 1970 as a means of self-expression and self-discovery. After receiving my BFA from the University of Southern California and my teaching credential from Cal State Los Angeles I spent eight years teaching art to students from pre-school through high school in Los Angeles.

The disciplines I choose are painting, photography and jewelry. Through out my life I’ve had numerous opportunities to travel the world and experience a variety of people, cultures and art forms. This has brought me inspiration from the colorful dynamics and diversity existing throughout the world.  Personal life lessons and celebrations also play a role in influencing my vision.

Since moving to the Monterey Peninsula in 1990 I have been a featured artist in a number of local galleries, art spaces and museums. Having been an on-going participant in the Monterey Artist’s Studio Tour gave the opportunity for me to be selected as one of the cover artists for the 2000, 2001 & 2005 feature articles in our local paper.

 

PAINTING : Visual Rhythms

These paintings are inspired from jazz, salsa,world music, African and Latin percussion. Like tapestries of visual rhythms the work reflects my experiences when I listen to and play these styles of music.

The background of each painting acts as an atmosphere  which supports the geometric, rhythmic and lyrical patterns floating within the two dimensional space. The gestures and  markings reference the rhythm, energy and mood of the music. Patterns interweave and share an environment that is complex, cooperative, and dynamic in much the same way individual instruments create music collectively.

Various themes will arise as subject matter. Some themes are slightly narrative, like Ocean Rhythms or Raven Magic  but mostly the work is abstract, existing as pure energy like Salsa Ground Swell or  Gathering Passion.

PHOTOGRAPHY

The exploration of photography began in college where I experienced the magic of the black and white process. The year 2000 marked a turning point where making images using alternative photographic processes became exclusive. Since turning toward non-darkroom techniques digital photography and image transfer has been key in furthering my expressions.

Urban Views  (current display)

The Digital process lends itself to extreme color saturation and manipulation which makes rendering urban landscapes and architecture notably interesting and exciting. The original photograph is transformed into colorful textural compositions leaving the basic foundation of the image intact. The images are shown in series of 3 and 4. The color variations come with patience and curiosity and reinforce  specific themes, moods and patterns. These repeating and correlating patterns flow through-out the work.  Whether they are conceptual or visual patterns I'm always drawn into the visual pulses and rhythms of humanity and nature.

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