Paintings

 

All of my work begins with painting.  In 2007 I began the process of re-using my own past work to create new works and have kept this process until today.  The works are cut, torn and recycled into new works, which may again be reused into another work.  The same canvas can be seen in multiple works as I leave that original canvas surface evident as a nod to the past that gave life to the new work.

The so called “failed” paintings that are cut up are works that either exhibited and didn’t sell, never exhibited or ideas for works that I abandoned.

New canvas is added when needed, and the work is then sometimes painted again on top of the previous work.  The “Business & Pleasure” series also incorporates business attire that had been donated from bank employees.  (A bank deemed “too big to fail.”)

In the work to the left, the three past paintings below were primary sources to complete the work.  It is hand-stitched together in a semi quilt like fashion.  The depth ranges from 0-4 inches jetting out from the canvas surface.

Edges are painted and are a continuation of the painting.  To see more of this series visit paintings: recent paintings.

This work is currently on view at the Ormond Memorial Museum.  You may also participate in helping this work and others from this series be selected in West Collects.

 

 

 

 

Sometimes other methods than stitching are used.  I began weaving cuttings of my past paintings and prints together in 2009.  Each of these works contains fragments from about 12-20 different original works.  Those ranged from acrylic and watercolor on paper, collagraphs and etchings, to oil on canvas and linen.

These woven paintings are mounted on Arches BFK paper, signed and dated in pencil on the front.  They are a part of the series I call “An Art Community.” (Found under works on paper: woven paintings.

This series has show in museums and galleries across the US and is home to multiple private and public collections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The “Come Undone” installation came out of the “An Art Community” work.  The installation is made of multiple woven panels that can be installed several ways, making each installation unique.

These hang from clear wire and the installation can be as large or small as the space exhibiting allows.  Found under installations: site specific.