Mashup paintings
In my paintings, I explore the idea of remixed culture by creating “mash-ups” of art historical references, genres, and techniques as metaphors for personal and social commentary. By combining various elements, a visual alchemy occurs that creates a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. These frenetic works are the chaos that is my life; loose strings of relationships, fragments of ideas, all barely held together by humble materials. The codes and anagrams hidden in my work add layers of inquiry about our beliefs and the fragile systems upon which they rest. These works ask questions that do not necessarily have answers.
Naturalism versus abstraction, secularism versus faith, real versus illusion; these juxtapositions are ongoing themes in my work. Hidden in plain sight, riddles are revealed in the layers of painted objects. Beyond the illusion of these paintings, there lies an awareness of the struggle to find new meaning in the collision of old ideas. Like the alchemist, I continue to pursue the elusive.
Naturalism versus abstraction, secularism versus faith, real versus illusion; these juxtapositions are ongoing themes in my work. Hidden in plain sight, riddles are revealed in the layers of painted objects. Beyond the illusion of these paintings, there lies an awareness of the struggle to find new meaning in the collision of old ideas. Like the alchemist, I continue to pursue the elusive.
#decodeRVA
Richmond's identity can be an enigma. The city's past, present and future coexist and collide. This exciting collaborative and interactive art exhibition, called “#decodeRVA", encouraged the public to literally, "Get a clue. Decode. Find the key and unlock your Richmond." Via coded artwork, a website, and hidden clues, husband and wife team, Jeff and Colleen Hall, designed an exhibition where viewers are encouraged to get out and explore the city. Armed with the clues hidden within the artwork, views can literally discover the city as they search for a key and ultimately unlock and reveal a locked painting.
Fragments
This is a new series of daily digital works.
Over the past few years, I have been exploring various aspects of perception, communication, and destruction.
Fragments, like memory, are moments of life and thoughts strung together, juxtaposed creating new interpretations, new meanings.
Over the past few years, I have been exploring various aspects of perception, communication, and destruction.
Fragments, like memory, are moments of life and thoughts strung together, juxtaposed creating new interpretations, new meanings.