In my recent paintings, I focus on how the commonality of shared patterns connects people together. I explore this through a duality of abstraction and representation. The abstraction comes in the form of vibrant and dynamic geometric compositions that upon further exploration reveals elements of the familiar and commonplace. I consider these representational components; some are recognizable and others that are symbolic interpretations of various facets of the human experience such as language, technology, spirituality, environment, culture, etc. These components are injected with the strong lines on the canvas which bridge them together, illustrating how these elements form a shared, communal bond that connect us to one another. These multi-canvas geometric designs are intended to move the eye using energetic patterns, movement and vibrancy. My titles also play an important role in telling the story of each piece. My hope is that viewer is captivated by the visual allure of the surface to allow for a slow unveiling of the meaning of the work.
Education
2014 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA MFA
"Our Picks for July 2017, Sex Symbol A Group Exhibition with Nancy Hellebrand and Shira Yudkoff, Judy Gelles, Ekaterina Popova, and Phyllis Gorsen," Artblog, June 28, 2017
