Working in my studio (continued)

                  

The underlying structure of my work is an exploration of the discourse between nature and artistic expression. The reductive quality serves to set up juxtapositions such as nature and nurture, simple and intelligent, contemplation and observation, action and inaction, sentient and inanimate… Rich colours and textures as well as a sense of playfulness are used to create impactful pieces that evoke a sense of simplicity and calm —”grounding” the viewer in a visceral experience.

Great value is placed on inert intelligence practices that over-interpret and over-analyze the world around us to its detriment. I believe that complex realities are often best articulated in the naiveté of playful representation.   

My works live at the meeting point of the materiality of the art piece, the idea of nature and the interaction of my memories with the constructed imagery.  Exploring the subtle inaccuracies of visual perception as well as being defiantly reactionary to a society that is addicted to amounts is at the core of each piece.  Bigger is better, more is better, more money is better, more food is better, higher grades are better, busier is better… Balance is an idea of particular importance.  When is enough a reality for society, what does that look like? My work is a social statement of opposition where I put more emphasis on balance than on counting amounts.

I ignore personal limitations and enjoy the challenges presented by working with various mediums, disciplines and imagery. This consistent pushing of boundaries allows me to live what I purpose to question and answer in my work.