I consider my work as "allegoric narrative." Illustrating not only my personal daily struggle, but also a universal metaphor for the conflicts of modern life. My paintings incorporate elements gleaned from my sojourns to the cultural sites of Italy, France, and Spain in pursuit of the great treasures of western art. Frequently my compositions include pastoral images that are juxtaposed with those of the electronic age. Akin to the surreal nature of political cartoons of the early twentieth century, I attempt to present simple narratives constructed from complex ideas that work on multiple levels.
A daily sketching ritual helps me to develop a language by working with reoccurring subject matter. By interchanging objects a new narrative is created. Over time, a series of images develop which have common elements; yet contain a different, or double meaning.
To alter, invert or isolate an icon's value appeals to me. This action reveals a previously unexposed dimension of familiar objects. Suddenly the symbols become something else; subject to interpretation by the viewer. It is my hope to connect with the viewer and to find common ground with a visual dialog.
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