2024
Mixed Media on Wood, 30 x 33"
2023
Mixed Media on Paper, 8 x 8"
2019
Oil on Wood, 48 x 24"
In some Asian cultures, there are legends of a time before birds had color. One such legend is of the raven and the peacock, who, being friends, decided to paint one another. The raven went first, painting his friend with the most vivid blues and greens. When the peacock saw his own incredible beauty he was consumed with narcissism. Not wanting to be "upstaged", the peacock painted the raven a solid black hue.
Blessed with a recent visit to Italy, I was excited by the juxtaposition of graffiti displayed in the streets along side of the work of the "old masters". I love the idea of art/painting evolving over time. My classical training guides my aspirations toward the work of Caravaggio or Titian yet the energy of the street art was undeniable. In this work, I wanted to explore a little bit of both.
Betrayal - Legend of the Raven and the Peacock
2019
Oil on Wood, 48 x 24"
Betrayal - Legend of the Raven and the Peacock2019Oil on Wood, 48 x 24"
2013
Oil on Wood, 55 x 28"
At times it is impossible for an artist to separate their work from the things that are happening in the surrounding world. This piece is one of those reactionary pieces. Slightly political in nature, this piece expresses a fear that I have for the choices of my government/our society and the impact that those decisions have on the lives of my children.
The vulture is a common symbol of greed while the pelican is one of charity. In this painting I have placed "greed" on the backs of our children, the egg, while "charity" all but gives up or turns a blind eye.
Betrayal - Legend of the Raven and the Peacock
2019
Oil on Wood, 48 x 24"
Betrayal - Legend of the Raven and the Peacock2019Oil on Wood, 48 x 24"
2022
Ceramic with Acrylic, 7.75 x 30 x 1"
2013
Oil on Wood, 18 x 16"
2019
Graphite on Paper, 11.5 x 26"
2019
Acrylic Assemblage, 12 x 24"
Warmth and Protection was inspired by legends explaining how the robin came to bear a red breast. The legend's all describe a young child, in the extreme cold and warmed by a flame, in danger of that fire being extinguished. The robin is seen as a protector, fanning the coals to keep the flame and the child alive.
One such legend, A Christmas Stocking by Louis Betts Egan, tells of a robin burning itself fanning the flames for the Christ child.
2019
Acrylic Assemblage with Resin, 8 x 15"
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