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My most recent work is a collection of faces that are painted primarily in silver and black. These portraits confront the facial recognition process, a skill set that is hardwired into our collective brains. Some of the works are first done on paper, cut into strips, and then rearranged to produce a kinetic effect. Other works explore texture and reflective devices that I find interesting. Most of the works are done as a series of mixed media pieces of the same subject. Some of the faces are of famous people, and some of the subjects are ordinary people.
When an image is reconstructed or otherwise augmented so that the viewer’s typical frame of reference is challenged, it causes us to look again at a familiar subject. This leads to new narratives and interpretations. It is my intent to bring a fresh perspective to the art of portraiture. Weaved into some of the works are subtexts that relate to the subject. For instance, in the Lincoln series, the image is cut into 13 stripes to symbolize the 13 original colonies. When this country was formed, the seeds of the conflict that engulfed Lincoln and the nation were already sown. In this way, the construction of the work relates to the subject. I enjoy adding these subtle dimensions to my work. It makes them more fascinating. I have chosen to do iconic figures as well as unknown persons because the image that is common to many is inclusive, and gives most people a point of reference. It also allows me to explore historical and social content as wells as pursuing purely artistic considerations.
The art in this series of works is sometimes jarring, and sometimes sublime. I believe that the need we have for order and consistency should be shaken up from time to time so that we may look at things anew. The challenge of art, and for that matter, life, is to continue to view the world in a fresh perspective. In some small way, I trust my pursuits lead myself and all who see my work to that lofty end.
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UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : unknown date
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- Groups: Contemporary American Artists
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Achievements
Collective Expositions
2018
Atlanta Artist Center
Atlanta,
Georgia,
United States
Solo Expositions
2019
Portraits Of American History
Snellville,
Georgia,
United States
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Statement on recent work
I have always found the human face a fascinating subject. We are hardwired in our collective brains to recognize the pattern of the face and distinguish the faces of different individuals in all their unique nuances. They say that every picture tells a story: likewise, every face. My most recent work is of historic figures whose stories are told in the portrayal of their expressions. I am exploring the use of texture, reflective material and surface treatments in different formats, each tied to a series. I tend to work in series utilizing the same subjects in different ways. Some of my works purposely test the limits of our recognition process. They are skewed or otherwise fractured to remove the viewer from their comfort zone. In this way we are forced to confront the act of recognition itself. What is it about some iconic subjects that make their recognition possible, even when they are severely distorted? This emphasis aids in a fresh presentation of a familiar subject. The subjects feel kinetic and energized. In this way, they don’t cause us to just react, but in effect, interact.
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