Making
art is inevitable for me and my creativity has its own agenda. I
experience painting as a state of departure and temporary exile, a
foreigner in a landscape of risk and uncertainty. The spontaneity required
by this technique engages the visceral expression in my nature.
The
paintings are created by applying many layers of acrylic transparencies,
chiseling them away, followed by more layering. Contrasts, dimensions and
vibrancies are attained in this way.
I
have been painting since 1969, both in and out of classes, yet still
consider myself an emerging artist. Many artistic detours are taken along
this journey of discovery, most recently forays into assemblage, mosaic
andpique assiette garden sculptures.
To be taken seriously as an artist, one has to take oneself seriously as
an artist.
This is my voice spoken in colors.
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