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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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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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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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multiple photographs layered in Photoshop 16.5 x 11" Who am I? Who are you? Usually we see ourselves or others from a single perspective--especially in photography. That is why many celebrities feel they must only be photographed from a certain (most flattering) angle. But Picasso understood that even when we are looking at an object, a person we are really seeing everything we know about that individual. He applied this concept especially when depicting his beloveds and his rejected beloveds. I love the idea of multiple images incorporated into a photo, a medium that theoretically only captures a single moment in time. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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printed photographs & magazine photos on painted canvas 20 x 20 x 2" DARE TO BE ME was inspired by my passion for women, color and nature. Creating a luscious colorful environment in my work in unexpected ways is a strength of mine. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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wood, Prisma Stix, & white pencil on rusted grid 6 x 6 x 6" I love trees. Gathering felled branches and sticks on hikes in the mountains, walking in the woods that surround my home, or exploring neighborhoods, fills me with joy and awe of the natural world. In preparation for carving, I am intoxicated by the texture, the smell, and the snap when reducing the length of the stick. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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silkscreen printing on black velvet, CMYK 39.37 x 27.55" Persian Tigress Serenade: The Velvet Bond is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Using the intricate Persian Miniature motifs, I've crafted this piece through silkscreen printing on black velvet, employing the vivid CMYK color palette. The artwork, measuring 39.37 H x 27.55 W, pays homage to the rich artistic heritage of Persia while embracing contemporary techniques. It's a visual journey that bridges the past and present, inviting viewers to appreciate the timeless beauty of Persian culture in a modern context. Through this artwork, I aim to capture the essence of cultural continuity and the enduring allure of Persian aesthetics. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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inked plexi plates, printed on rives bfk paper 23 x 24 x 24" As I approached working away from my studio during the Covid 19 'stay at home' order, I worked small, using material that I had at hand, including family debris monoprints, created by layering inked printing plates with my family's ephemeral & permanent cast offs, a record of the mundane and obsolete. After completing a large series of small ‘art in isolation’ mixed media prints, I went 3d, using double sided family debris monoprints as components for building sculptural forms. Folded paper vessels were stitched together to create abstract sculptures that pushed the limits of paper, ink and thread. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil, colored pencil 17 x 11 x 1.5" My wish is to make connections between things I understand and things I don't. After my daughter's death, I read about the ancient tabernacle in Jerusalem. It had curtains of scarlet, purple, and indigo. I painted circles, triangles, and squares using these colors. In the middle of the painting I placed the letters of her name--b i d u-- copied numerous times onto a white rectangle. Why? I can't say. But this painting evokes a feeling of the sublime for me at a time of upheaval and loss. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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watercolor painting on Khadi paper with acrylic pen & collage 20 x 16 x 1" I am an abstract painter, and I work primarily in watercolors with mixed media elements. I’m inspired by the interplay of colors, shapes, and uneven lines, and I love the fluid, unpredictable nature of watercolor paints. I work very intuitively: I always have a starting point - a particular color combination or focal point - but then I just go wherever inspiration leads me. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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encaustic on wool, silk, paper, & cotton 5.5 x 9.5 x 1" Dot Bergen is fascinated by processes that reference the passage of time; nature profoundly influences her work. She has always been captivated with mineralization, fossilization, weathering and erosion. There is beauty and power in change, but there is also a sense of vulnerability, the idea that nothing is constant. "Creating a temporal landscape of an ongoing process encourages the viewer to contemplate the past conditions contributing to this portrayal." In Dead Man's Party, Dot explores the fragility of the human relationship with the ever-changing natural world. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil 16 x 20 x 1" I'm often drawn to working in the tradition of still life. I enjoy building a controlled environment, playing with contrasting shapes and colors, working with reflections and transparencies, and creating a sense of drama with light. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on wood with graphite 18 x 16" Acrylic layering on wood with graphic line work. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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digital drawing on Wacom tablet using digital brushes: watercolor, charcoal, & pastels 15 x 20 x 1" Moonlit Magnolia represents one of my mental places where I go to do my profound thinking. The unobstructed watercolor background of teal creates this velvety feel that is almost tangible. The magnolia tree with its twisted roots is a metaphor for the thoughts on which the dog is resting (with the dog being a self-portrait) whereas the crescent moon is the obvious source of light that can be translated as hopes and dreams. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on gallery wrapped canvas 20 x 20" I am quite taken by trees in nature. I live in Maine for most of the seasons and am always finding new excitement in paintingmy surroundings. Birch trees are my laborite because they have fascinating patterns in the bark and branches. My career as a textile designer has influenced how I see the patterns. My other strength is color. I am experimenting in values rather than chroma and find it has made my art more exciting. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on panel 12 x 12" My paintings refer to the mystery, power and spirituality of the landscape. They speak of hope and optimism, while they also recognize humankind's insignificance in relation to the universe. The work is not about realistic forms but rather my response to what I see —the colors, shapes and atmosphere. My intention is to reflect nature's timeless cycle, the ephemeral sense of life, and the question of what else might be. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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punch needle embroidery 30 x 24 x 1" In an effort to reject the insinuations often thrust upon the female form, this work presents a highly rigid and resolutely geometric portrait of a woman, without a stroke of curvature. This work's depiction of a fractured facial profile aims to highlight the oftentimes nonexistent boundary between one’s ability to feel beautiful and overt sexualization when externally perceived. By abstracting identifiable features and removing individual characteristics to varying degrees, this work re-examines our perceptions on “appropriateness”. My mission is to create broadly familiar subjects that reflect femininity as part of the Whole rather than the Individual. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media painting using collaged hand painted papers 22 x 22 x 2" Excited by the way colorful shapes fit together, how a line on the surface can cause movement, the surprise of embedded bits of pattern -- my work is playful and energetic. I am almost completely concerned with how the elements of art come together to make a strong composition. Sometimes compared to aerial views, puzzle pieces locked together and urban grids, in my work, these are qualities sensed rather than seen. While the result is abstract, every piece begins with a reference – a concrete memory, sensation or even a photograph of a place I have traveled. For viewers, the experience is about creativity and curiosity, moving in close to see the layers, and asking themselves “what is this?” Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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ware-soluble media, India ink, acrylic paint, & acrylic paint marker 24 x 24 x 2.5" Other Dimensions is in my 'Celestial' series. Outerspace, clouds, floating, weightlessness, ... I feel like I'm looking into other dimensions or other worlds places I want to go and see. Where will it take me? With many layers of complex and pure color receding and coming forward. I especially enjoy beginning with water-soluble mark making media of various line qualities. Using my favorite brush, I move colored India Ink around on the canvas to create lovely grays. I then add acrylic paint as I respond to what is happening on the surface. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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fine pencil drawing and watercolor on Arches Watercolor paper 12 x 18 x 1" Drawing and painting watercolors is something I have loved to do. As an artist, I work hard to develop paintings that speak both to me and to others. Making art creates an opportunity evoke emotions and feelings and to transport the viewer to another “place”. For the last 20 years, I have been working with watercolors. The beauty of the medium is its luminosity and transparency. There are many subjects and themes I have been interested in over the years. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media 20 x 20 x 1" Playfulness is a sneaky way to allow the audience the freedom to enjoy new ideas. I use humor and whimsy to create unexpected associations that people can recognize. Bringing their own unique experiences and personal connections to my art, they are delighted when they feel a particular artwork is speaking directly to them. The story is something they can personally relate to, just like I do. I particularly enjoy the look in the eyes of an observer when they realize they are seeing a familiar tale, something from their own life, sometimes even a memory. There is excited screaming and laughing and so much thanks. I get a lot of hugs! Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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painted steel wire on wood panel 17 x 12 x 1" My art is about closeness and the play of tensions that exist in our relationships. It has always centered the human figure, growing from single-figure studies to the portrayal of interacting groups. It directly reflects how deeply a desire for closeness has always existed in me. My parents suffered extreme early traumas, leaving them fearful of exploitation by strangers and uncomfortable in communities. As a result, I am extremely sensitive to the damage to people, communities, and nations when we are not able to become close and find trust through recognition of our similarities and negotiation of our differences. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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digital painting as archival pigment ink laminated on wood box mount with interactive narrative: https://frogpledge.com 13 x 13 x .1" FROG PLEDGE is an interactive painting digitally created in layers using Photoshop software with a custom coded software that allows all to interact with its eight layered audio/visual PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FROG. It was created in 2008 in the year of the frog (Chinese calendar) It is a tribute to both America and the frog, an animal that isi now an endangered species. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic paint 14 x 11 x 1" Inspired by the French artists Chardin and Oudry 's raw meat paintings,this painting employs a trompe-loeil technique. The leg of lamb is also symbolic. It is created to remind the viewers the cruelty of life,It also sends the message of Memento Mori. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic & gel medium on canvas 20 x 20 x 1.5" The initial inspiration for this painting came from some of the beautiful images seen from the James Webb Space Telescope. My goal was to mix texture and colors to highlight the counterplay of the darkness of space and the amazing light and colors captured in those images. The texture creates a sense of motion with the focal point representing the revelation of a distant source of light. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 16 x 20" This piece is part of the Open to Interpretation Collection, which explores the ways in which we handle conflict and communicate (or don’t) with those around us - and the impact that has on our personal emotional landscapes. In a culture where many of us are too busy to actually look inward and be honest with ourselves, it is that much harder to be honest with each other. And whether with those closest to us or strangers - when we don’t communicate, we leave it open to interpretation. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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wax, pastel, ink 21 x 17" The drawing was done in presence of the model through superimposition of multiple fast poses in one session. The drawing was later completed through emergence of the figure. This drawing is part of a series of drawings which will be used for the production of a short stop motion animation. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Picasso marble on a marble base 14 x 10 x 7" I chose the stone because of its interesting coloring while understanding it would be a challenge to carve. The mixture of colors, combination of elements it was composed of, and the dry brittle quality would make it difficult to control. I kept the form simple because of the complex design, yet I wanted the dynamic of the piece moving through space, inspired by the name of the stone, “Picasso,”: thus, the title Harlequin. I utilized power tools to avoid unwanted breaks. The process was direct carving meaning that I had no preconceived idea or model to refer to. Through both an intuitive process and calculated design solutions. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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color photoscreenprint 20 x 28 x 1" The Hudson River is an exciting place! This work celebrates the Hudson and is from a series of prints on rowing from the point of view of an involved participant on the river. The view is from the second seat from the in a four person (quad) scull and is of the rowers taking a break. The piece is from a series of prints on rowing from the point of view of a participant. The on-river iconic scene includes The Walkway Over the Hudson and the F.D.R. Mid-Hudson Bridge in the background. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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photo collage on Canson Platine Fiber paper 22 x 17" Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil pastel on yupo 7.5 x 7.5" Using collage, I explore memory, perception and the layering of one upon the other. There is a layered history to the collage pieces used as they are remnants taken from another artwork. The nicks, smudges and reductive linework of these pieces are expanded upon, adding to the developing narrative. The chair is my motif of choice. As a ubiquitous presence in our day to day lives, it has rich metaphorical meaning. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on canvas 18 x 14 x 2" This scene speaks to me as the objects remind me of my mom who very recently died. She had a way of making things very "hygge" or cozy, for us. The things, or ideas of things-like tea and homemade raisin bread, surround me and feel like a tangible extension of her love. (The flowers are flowers I received when she passed, from my friends and relatives. She was flower fancier too, and I know she would have loved these.) It's been very healing to paint these things. Painting this scene helps me process my grief. It may all sound a bit cliche, but it still resonates. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media: acrylic, ink, pencil, oil pastel on canvas panel 13 x 16 x 1" Seeking to create deeper relationship with each viewer, no matter their experience or background, my visual language consistently relies upon the use of layers and color theory to invoke dimension and vibration. An abstract conceptual artist, my hope is to sustain conversations about our common needs and desires as a species, including companionship, safety, food, shelter, purpose, joy, understanding, compassion, wonder, belonging, comfort, and love. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on canvas 17.25 x 17.25 x 2" I have always enjoyed studying the many subtleties to be found in nature. Color variations, details in objects, as well as the juxtaposition of objects all interest me greatly. In addition, I find symbolism in art and the various moods created by lighting to be very intriguing. But most of all, it is the challenge of combining these and other elements in the painting process that attracts me to create. Bringing awareness to endangered and threatened species is very important to me. I’m continually striving to bring elements together that invoke a sense of thoughtfulness towards nature and how we affect it. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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charcoal, graphite, & ink collaged on gallery wrapped canvas 20 x 21 x 1.5" Finding Space boldly displays a figure I have been exploring for some time. Once timid and unsure, she is now settling into her environment, pushing against, and past, boundaries placed around her. While this piece did not begin as a true self-portrait, it grew into a solid representation of my own emergence as an artist. Reinventing myself in this next stage of life has brought me face-to-face with insecurity and self-doubt, but also revealed a strength and determination once forgotten. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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watercolor & pastel on paper 8.5 x 1.5 x .2" Persephone’s Garden series explores themes of Women’s identities and sacred space held by women. Using the metaphor of the garden before Persephone was abducted by Hades, and historically cared for by women of leisure and/or servitude, and reimagining it as as space for safety, growth, reinvention. Bordering on abstraction and recalling American Impressionism, color worlds are invented and discharged with subtlety and nuance. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Nihonga technique; minerals, pigments, color pencil, fools gold, lapis lazuli, graphite, charcoal, silver leaf on watercolor paper 8 x 8" Undercurrents, some connected others collide: Lines of communicating, suspended conversation. Seeking spaces between reminiscence and possibility. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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compressed charcoal & charcoal pencils on extra rough charcoal paper 12 x 9" The lady in this portrait is from an image that was handed to me during a discussion about Edwardian costume. The image was handed to me as I fell in love with the Edwardian hat and jacket, but it was the sitters eyes that compelled me to draw it. She had a bit of spunk and impishness in her glance, underneath that hat. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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cut & shredded magazine paper 11 x 14" This collage is part of a series about the condition of asylum seekers and the parallel with the religous pilgrims of the past. Both traveled great distances on foot. Both believed in the existence of sanctuary based on faith, the faith that their hope of salvation existed in a physical location. Both are confronted with perils of travel and some never arrive at their hoped for destinations. The parallels reveal that suffering is a part of the human condition historically and in modernity. We like to believe in the advent of modernity that such suffering should be a thing of the past. It's up to all of us to make that change to minimalize the suffering of our fellow beings. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on canvas 16 x 20 x 1" Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media on stretched wall-hung canvas 24 x 14 x 2" In Crossings, I address the notion of a fraught crossing from one place to another. This is a continuation of the work that I began a few years ago with Night Boats. The wall-hung pieces and mixed media sculptures are patched together from a variety of media and found objects, seemingly fragile yet in fact resilient. They represent the resourcefulness and determination needed in order to undertake a perilous voyage into the unknown. Crossings also alludes to more symbolic voyages into the unknown. Physical gaps in the work, that appear to be filled with light or with or with stormy darkness, are spanned by delicate threads and illusions. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic painting 20 x 1.5 x 24" A blank canvas provides an opportunity to build connections between the chaos of the outside world and the deep human response it evokes. Sometimes my artwork is quite literal, capturing the light and beauty of a particular moment. Moving away from that moment, the work evolves into a more abstract representation of memory and emotion. I've always sought solace in nature, and as a Master Gardener and beekeeper, I've witnessed the delicate balance between ecosystems and the importance of conserving natural resources. I feel compelled to capture the beauty of this interdependence in a meaningful and expressive way, communicating the importance of environmental sustainability. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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35 mm full-frame digital camera, 7-14 wide angle lens 16 x 20 x 1" I like to capture the fast-paced dynamics of New York City street life. What is exciting and energizes me is how spontaneous the process is, and unpredictable people are. Some are completely unaware of being photographed, some may see me and pose and wave, others may be hostile to what they consider an intrusion. On occasion, I may stop and ask someone if they would let me take their photo. I look for places with interesting forms, light, and street geometry for a good background to the people I photograph. What attracts me to photograph someone may be an expression, an action, details, colors or reflections. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media on textile; screen-printed & machine-stitched 20 x 20" After five years of persistent statewide drought, rampant wildfires seemed to consume much of the formerly spectacular California landscape. Shortly thereafter the rains came, and formerly barren areas could not absorb the water. Such a paradox… too little water, too much water, in just three months’ time. Climate change is real. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on cradled wood panel 14 x 11" My practice as an artist grows from the direct observation and immersion of drawing on location, where I uncover the energy and memories that linger. The drawings become a point of departure for my abstract paintings, where I engage with the shapes between form, exposing the residual layers of sensation. Abandoned industrial spaces are of particular interest to me, as the grounds of these former factories are healed by the weeds and shrubs of ruderal growth and the forces of nature, which slowly transform toxic materials back to the earth. Ruderal Growth 1 is part of a series based on the abandoned brick factories of the Hudson Valley area of New York State. 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 1.5" My intent was to capture the chaos of the overgrown garden, exploring the various textures and rhythms of the plants. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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limited edition digital photo on fine art paper, signed on front 11 x 9 x 1.5" In Tales of a Consulting Detective, Sherlock Holmes said: “You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.” I take my camera out. I may choose a subject; I may think “that would make a great picture”; I may visit a new place or one I’ve seen before. We have the technology to immediately capture whatever is in front of us. The challenge is for people to slow down; to question whether there is only one way to look at something; and to search for new meaning in something they may have seen before. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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photography 16 x 20" Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
