Statement
My diverse upbringing and exposure to many parts of the world has greatly affected me in endeavors in a greater understanding of life, and is often reflected in my art. I try to engage the viewer in a journey of exploration of the work. I have always been analytical in many facets of my life, it is a point I feel many people do not come to, unless provoked by a outside source. The process of "why do I?", or "what makes me?" and the ability to vocalize it, is one of our greatest unused abilities. In today's society of fast pace living and quick results, it is extremely difficult to engage views. Whether it is due to the immediate satisfaction we demand in our everyday life, or if the idea that if its not overtly obvious, you will lose most of the average viewing public. I have tried to create art in a process of exploration and or relation. If we are engaged to things with our senses, we are more inclined to be drawn in. I feel it is the artists role to engage and hopefully captivate the viewer on as many thoughts and ideas as possible. I often use texture as a means of engagement. The sight, touch and relation are some of the means I add to the canvas as a vehicle to invite the viewer in. My goal is to captivate as many viewers through a sense of connection to the piece of art using tangible elements of texture, as well as composition and content. Artist are often asked the meaning of their work. It would be a great ability to always know and have an exploration of everything, but such answers are rare in life. I think of art as a creative outlet, and outlet that may lead to answers, or even questions. Whether a work of art has known intent in the initial process, is discovered along the way, or hopefully realized after the completion, is what makes art a vital part of my life.
