I am captivated by the power of shiny things and loud noises. Mesmerized, I find myself wondering how explosions can be celebratory in one instance and devastating in another. I investigate these notions through painting, drawing, and installation. My work explores the fuzzy role of perception in Americana festivities and events, while considering the fascinating connections between acts of celebration and destruction.
The sights and smells of a fireworks display, the gently flapping fringe around car lots—these command my excited attention and I visually translate that intensity in the work. With careful thought and attention to detail I connect unrelated incidents and memories. Themes of whimsy, fragility, and cause and effect surface within each work.
The tactile qualities and color of the materials I work with draw me to them, but I am also interested in their history, their everyday use, and their connection to my thematic interests. Often I find myself manipulating materials to transcend original functions, like thread as a drawing tools, or fringe covered sno-cone cups as explosive projectiles.
As an artist I employ lightheartedness when dealing with ideas that are fantastically disastrous, and transform my experiences into the materials used, the imagery created, and the ideas projected onto the viewer.
The sights and smells of a fireworks display, the gently flapping fringe around car lots—these command my excited attention and I visually translate that intensity in the work. With careful thought and attention to detail I connect unrelated incidents and memories. Themes of whimsy, fragility, and cause and effect surface within each work.
The tactile qualities and color of the materials I work with draw me to them, but I am also interested in their history, their everyday use, and their connection to my thematic interests. Often I find myself manipulating materials to transcend original functions, like thread as a drawing tools, or fringe covered sno-cone cups as explosive projectiles.
As an artist I employ lightheartedness when dealing with ideas that are fantastically disastrous, and transform my experiences into the materials used, the imagery created, and the ideas projected onto the viewer.
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