December 1- 31, 2023
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oil, resin, intestinal lining on wood panel 80 x 36 x 2" My paintings blend classical techniques with avant-garde mediums and invite us to transcend traditional art's boundaries, encouraging a dialogue between the known and the unknown. I extract flesh from shadow, unveiling the unseen and inviting viewers into a world where the mystical and modern coalesce. In my work, I compose a space for introspection, where viewers can embark on a personal journey to unearth the hidden truths within themselves and the universe they inhabit. Painting becomes a ritual, a conduit for channeling raw and arcane forces from the depths of my subconscious. The deliberate use of texture and pattern engages the senses, compelling viewers to see and feel the complex interplay of elements within my creations. It adds a unique and visceral dimension to my work. The goal is not to elicit a singular interpretation but to create a visual moment that urges reflection on the profound connection between humanity, the natural world, and the divine. My work is a journey into the realms of the soul, where the sacred and the mundane coexist, and the boundaries between life and death blur. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil, resin, retinal imaging on wood panel 80 x 36 x 2" My paintings blend classical techniques with avant-garde mediums and invite us to transcend traditional art's boundaries, encouraging a dialogue between the known and the unknown. I extract flesh from shadow, unveiling the unseen and inviting viewers into a world where the mystical and modern coalesce. In my work, I compose a space for introspection, where viewers can embark on a personal journey to unearth the hidden truths within themselves and the universe they inhabit. Painting becomes a ritual, a conduit for channeling raw and arcane forces from the depths of my subconscious. The deliberate use of texture and pattern engages the senses, compelling viewers to see and feel the complex interplay of elements within my creations. It adds a unique and visceral dimension to my work. The goal is not to elicit a singular interpretation but to create a visual moment that urges reflection on the profound connection between humanity, the natural world, and the divine. My work is a journey into the realms of the soul, where the sacred and the mundane coexist, and the boundaries between life and death blur. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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watercolor on Arches 140 lb Cold Pressed Watercolor paper 14 x 10" In unsettled times, it is essential for me to find peace whether enjoying moments in music or reading in a quiet, sunny place. I find that sense of peace and reflection through the meditative process of painting. In the choice of these subjects and the inherent softness of watercolors colors, I hope to convey those feelings on to the viewer. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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watercolor on Arches 140 lb Cold Pressed Watercolor paper 9 x 12" In unsettled times, it is essential for me to find peace whether enjoying moments in music or reading in a quiet, sunny place. I find that sense of peace and reflection through the meditative process of painting. In the choice of these subjects and the inherent softness of watercolors colors, I hope to convey those feelings on to the viewer. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on Arches oil paper, mounted on stretched canvas 30 x 22 x 1.25" My concept of the seams of a society, as on a garment, refers to being placed at the edge, marginalized, or disenfranchised, but this can also indicate conditions that hold a people together, that bind. Each of my “Seams” works takes the viewer on a cultural journey. I want you to meet a few of my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances in places I have had the great fortune to visit or to work. I am excited to show how culture and economics shape people’s lives. I hope you can imagine the lives of the people I try to portray. I want to challenge stereotypes in the figurative and cultural depiction of people. In my current series of paintings, I explore the lives of Africans in Karatu, Tanzania, a rural town where I have lived and worked over several summers as a physician. People who work in or are served by the hospital live with the lingering effects of colonialism. They grapple with political, educational, and economic conditions that make it difficult to advance. I have been painting with oil on paper that I mount on canvas. I utilize my own handmade stamps developed from traditional Tanzanian kitenge cloth to print the backgrounds. My goal is to offer you a moment to slow your mind as you imagine the lives of others and explore with me the “Seams of Societies”. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on Arches oil paper, mounted on stretched canvas 30 x 44.5 x 1.25" My concept of the seams of a society, as on a garment, refers to being placed at the edge, marginalized, or disenfranchised, but this can also indicate conditions that hold a people together, that bind. Each of my “Seams” works takes the viewer on a cultural journey. I want you to meet a few of my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances in places I have had the great fortune to visit or to work. I am excited to show how culture and economics shape people’s lives. I hope you can imagine the lives of the people I try to portray. I want to challenge stereotypes in the figurative and cultural depiction of people. In my current series of paintings, I explore the lives of Africans in Karatu, Tanzania, a rural town where I have lived and worked over several summers as a physician. People who work in or are served by the hospital live with the lingering effects of colonialism. They grapple with political, educational, and economic conditions that make it difficult to advance. I have been painting with oil on paper that I mount on canvas. I utilize my own handmade stamps developed from traditional Tanzanian kitenge cloth to print the backgrounds. My goal is to offer you a moment to slow your mind as you imagine the lives of others and explore with me the “Seams of Societies”. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on canvas 34 x 57" This work is a psychological portrait set in a fantastic reality. I try to remove any remnants of present-day reality. Fugio is more about speed at an altitude that provides a curious perspective from alternating views. A study of mother and son. I shall leave it at that finding too much explanation can distort the viewers personal interpretation and relationship with the work. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on canvas 57 x 44 x 3" This work is a psychological portrait set in a fantastic reality. I try to remove any remnants of present-day reality. In the case of Intermezzo there is a timeless peace, harmony and quiet in the scene. I shall leave it at that finding too much explanation can distort the viewers personal interpretation and relationship with the work. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on canvas 24 x 24 x 1.5" My art is influenced as much by dreams and my subconscious as by my experiences and what is happening around me. Growing up in multiple cultures, and experiencing different sights, sounds and smells, influences my work. Undeniably, my love of fairy tales, fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi seeps through as well. I like to tell stories through my work and infuse it with a bit of levity and humor. I paint mostly in acrylics and gouache, and I love experimenting with mixed media, using scraps of wood, fabric fragments and other “stuff” lying around. As I work, I get inspired with new images, so I find myself sometimes working on several paintings at the same time. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on canvas 20 x 24 x 1" My art is influenced as much by dreams and my subconscious as by my experiences and what is happening around me. Growing up in multiple cultures, and experiencing different sights, sounds and smells, influences my work. Undeniably, my love of fairy tales, fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi seeps through as well. I like to tell stories through my work and infuse it with a bit of levity and humor. I paint mostly in acrylics and gouache, and I love experimenting with mixed media, using scraps of wood, fabric fragments and other “stuff” lying around. As I work, I get inspired with new images, so I find myself sometimes working on several paintings at the same time. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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collage: digital photos, watercolor, acrylic, book parts, bandaid 10 x 8" This work on paper is a continuation of works dealing with the life' s journey from work to retirement where reassessment, introspection and reflection were important to me. They are works dealing with the life transition but can relate to many other life scenarios as well. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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collage: digital photos, watercolor, stitching, book parts, vintage papers 10 x 8" This work on paper is a continuation of works dealing with the life' s journey from work to retirement where reassessment, introspection and reflection were important to me. They are works dealing with the life transition but can relate to many other life scenarios as well. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on paper, cut into pieces and woven 19 x 25" Trying new things always interests me! I have worked with many different mediums in many different ways, and this past year I have found some new ways to work with paper. Using some of my collection of papers and weaving the papers makes an intricate relationship of the papers and expresses a new-found way of interaction. Working with acrylic pens in my sketchbook has lead me to a joyful way of expression. It is drawing and painting together in a new way. Using my sketchbook work to produce bigger sizes is what is happening. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic pen on paper 13 x 16" Trying new things always interests me! I have worked with many different mediums in many different ways, and this past year I have found some new ways to work with paper. Using some of my collection of papers and weaving the papers makes an intricate relationship of the papers and expresses a new-found way of interaction. Working with acrylic pens in my sketchbook has lead me to a joyful way of expression. It is drawing and painting together in a new way. Using my sketchbook work to produce bigger sizes is what is happening. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil & oil pastel 24 x 20 x 1.5" Flowers of Cost Rica #3 draws inspiration from the captivating allure of Costa Rica's rain forest. Exploring the vibrant beauty of its flora, I was enthralled by kaleidoscope of colors and the mesmerizing shapers. I tried to capture the essence of these unique blossoms, to celebrate how magnificent they are.I created 3 paintings that can be viewed as a triptych or separately. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil & oil pastel 24 x 20 x 1.5" Wild Irises were inspired by a pond with Irises and lilies in Upstate New York. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on canvas 20 x 30 x 1" Flowers and landscapes are my passion. Whether working in the garden or enjoying nature, I try to capture the fleeting moment, be it a flower in bloom, trees changing the color of their leaves during the fall, or shrubs with swelling buds during the spring. My camera is always ready in my hands. Millbrook in June, was created after I visited the area. One sunny day during summer, I went there on an excursion and was stunned by the beauty of that place. A man-made lake and the surrounding territory form a picturesque landscape on the outskirts of Millbrook, NY. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on canvas 18 x 14 x .5" Flowers and landscapes are my passion. Whether working in the garden or enjoying nature, I try to capture the fleeting moment, be it a flower in bloom, trees changing the color of their leaves during the fall, or shrubs with swelling buds during the spring. My camera is always ready in my hands. Still Life with Chrysanthemums, was finished in October of 2022 when chrysanthemums were in full bloom. I especially love these beautiful yellow flowers because they remind me of the departing summer sun. They brighten the room on a gloomy Autumn day. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
