The following is a collection of some of my smaller works.
Untitled
2008
Mixed Media: dyed napkins.
6"x6"
As a child I used to put my face
down in the grass and imagine what that jungle like mass of grass must look
like to the insects which dwell there. The grass was an endless world of
green stretching out in all directions. I f I were an insect, would it seem
like a boundless Eden, or would its ineffable nature terrify as it hid untold
terrors. This piece harkens back to those childlike days where curiosity ran
rampant. It also however, hints at my analytical obsession with structure and
detail. I hope both are noticeable in this art piece.
Untitled
2010
Mixed Media: Cut up boot laces, dye, salt, paint, plaster.
6"x6"
Though I did not set out to mimic any specific part of nature for this piece, molds and fungus have been a constant source of inspiration for me. Such as with the piece above, sometimes this shows in
my work.
Untitled
2010
Mixed Media: dyed paper, cotton swabs, Styrofoam
Untitled
2010
Mixed media: rolled pieces of paper which are then dyed and painted.
One of my ongoing fascinations is with the structural qualities of nature. I have spent hours upon hours observing, analyzing, and fawning over the endless ways in which nature constructs its various structures. Usually, a simple shape is repeated to create an organic weave of complexity. A tube for example, a simple design, is used over and over in nature. Sometimes to carry blood, sometimes to carry water and other nutrients. Sometimes tubes are used as structural supports or as a hard defense against predators as is the case with tube worms and other sea creatures. This fascination with simple structures being repeated to create complexity is a routine theme in my artwork. I hope the above art piece attests to my ongoing fascination.
Untitled
2009
Mixed Media: Glue, paint, dye, plaster, salt.
4"x4"
Untitled
2009
Mixed Media: Glue, paint, dye.
4"x4"
Untitled
2009
Mixed Media: Glue, paint, dye, wax.
Untitled
2009
Mixed Media: Cardboard, paint, dye, salt.
4"x4"
Untitled
2009
Mixed Media: Fabric, paint, dye, salt.
4"x4"
Untitled
2009
Mixed Media: Bits of mop, paint, dye, salt.
4"x4"
Untitled
2011
Mixed Media: Cardboard, paint, dye, fabric, cotton swabs, salt, plaster.
Approx: 6"x8"
Untitled
2010
Mixed Media: Styrofoam, dyed and painted cotton swabs.
Approx: 8" in diameter
One of a series in which I was experimenting with Styrofoam as a my main building blocks. I learned quickly though, that Styrofoam is an unforgiving medium to work with. Although I am happy with the final outcome, I think I will use Styrofoam sparingly in future works.
Untitled
2010
Mixed Media: Styrofoam, dyed and painted cotton swabs.
Approx: 8" in diameter
Untitled
2010
Mixed Media: paint, dye, salt, plaster, lollipop sticks.
4"x4"
Untitled
2010
Mixed Media: paint, dye, salt, plaster, and cork.
4"x4"
An ongoing fascination of mine are molds and various types of fungus. In this piece I used recyled corks from wine bottles and applied paint, salt, plaster, and dyes to create a piece which resembles something akin to mold. The photo is a bit darker than the piece appears in person. The piece also has a bit more green in it than this photo portrays.
Untitled
2010
Mixed Media: Scraps of paper, paint, dyes, salt.
4"x4"
Dirt at times is also inspirational at times. Basically, anything with a good texture and interesting colors inspires me.
Untitled
2009
Mixed Media: Dyed paper napkins.
8"x8"
Untitled
2009
Mixed Media: Dyed and painted cotton swabs.
8"x8"
Untitled
2011
Mixed Media: Rolled up dryer lint and dryer sheet which was cut into four circles. Paint, dye, salt, and plaster.
4"x4"
Untitled
2011
Mixed Media: Rolled up dryer lint and dryer sheet which was cut into four circles. Paint, dye, salt, and plaster.
4"x4"
Similar to the above blue pieces. Made roughly at the same time using similar materials.
Untitled
2010
Mixed Media: Fabric, paint, dye, salt.
4"x4"
Untitled
2011
Mixed Media: Dyed and stained scrap paper.
5"x5"
Untitled
2012
4"x4"
Materials used: Paper mache, paint, dye, plaster, salt, and cotton swab sticks.
Untitled
2012
4"x4"
Materials used: Paper mache, paint, dye, plaster, salt, and cotton swab sticks.
Untitled
2010
5" x 5"
Materials used: Paper mache, paint, dye, plaster, salt, and cotton swab sticks.
The above picture was taken looking from the top down.
The above six pictures are of a small (4"x4") art pieces made from cardboard, paint, dye, salt, plaster, and cotton swab sticks. 2012. Inspired by moss, and other small types of organic growth.
The above three pictures are of a small (4"x4") piece done on canvas. This piece is made from plaster/paper, paint, dye, salt, plaster, and cotton swab sticks. Though I prefer earthy colors when I do my art work, the vividness of bright colors like those in the above piece are wonderful in their own way. They just do not look as natural to my eye. Still a delight though. Copyright 2012.
A small mixed media piece (4"x4") made from plaster/paper, paint, dye, salt, plaster, and cotton swabs. Copyright 2012.
A small (4"x4") mixed media piece made from
plaster/paper, paper straw coverings, paint, dye, salt, plaster, and
sand. Yellow tends to be a difficult color for me to work in due to there being fewer dye choices. I was however, pleased with the way this art piece turned out. Copyright 2012.
4"x4" mixed media piece made from cut up bits of cardboard, paint, dye, salt, and plaster. Copyright 2012.
A small mixed media piece (4"x4") made from cardboard, paint, dye, salt, plaster, and iodine. Since the process of making my work is sometimes hard to control, I had to rework this piece several times until I arrived at something that was acceptable. I rarely know how a piece like this one will turn out until the last coating of protective matte medium is put on. Copyright 2012.
Small (5"x5") mixed media piece made from
cardboard, paint, dye, salt, plaster, talus, and iodine. Since the outcome of
my work has an element of variability to it, that is, the end results are
partly by happenstance, sometimes I have to rework a piece several times till I
get an outcome I like. This was one of those pieces. I am pleased with he end
results though. Copyright 2012.
A small mixed media piece made from paint, dye, salt, plaster, talus, and a cardboard ring. Copyright 2012.
