Mixed Media

Painting

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Artist Statement

I am inspired by eyes, nature, psychology and repurposing.

Eyes: To me, eyes are the most potentially beautiful, interesting, and gross part of the body: extensions of the brain, made of sensitive membranes, mysterious, functional lines and folds within a smooth, moist internal-organ-like orb that is translucent, exposed, easily strained and damaged.

Nature: Its fractally pattern recurrences within an astounding array of forms challenge the imagination to invent original shapes – I conjure what I think are original flowers, ala Suess’s Truffula trees, only to come upon ones like them on walks and in photos – and one form suggests another: the fish-like shape and texture of an eye or the branch-like progression of veins. I create artwork thematically inspired by nature and also incorporate natural found objects into my artwork.

Psychology: For me, painting is the medium that best allows for psychological exploration – the reactions colors elicit, the experimentation and reworking the process affords; and incorporating repurposed and natural objects adds not just dimension, but also the psychic impact of modernity as it clashes with nature, evoking attendant angst, surprise and humor.

Repurposing: My respect for nature and concern for its future have led me to find ways to repurpose in my life and art. I incorporate throwaway items that suggest natural shapes into my paintings, or paint on and add to these objects to change their identities and extend their lives. As a member of the Philadelphia’s Dumpster Divers, I exhibit with fantastically imaginative and environmentally conscious artists who create artistic treasure from what others at first would have deemed trash.

Education

New York University, New York, NY

Art Students League, New York, NY

MEd 1990 Temple University
BA Psychology 1988 U.C. Berkeley (cum laude)

Professional Affiliations


Philadelphia Dumpster Divers

Selected Exhibitions

2011
Bike Part Art Show 2011, The Magic Garden for Neighborhood Bike Works, Philadelphia, PA

Fashion Week Art Show 2011, Dumpster Diver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA