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I was born in Savannah, Georgia and received my art education in Florida and Georgia schools. Painting, printmaking and film/video are mediums I have actively pursued since earning my MFA. I also teach printmaking as a part-time instructor at Georgia State University. Growing up in a city where history and architecture are tightly woven exerted a tremendous influence on my work. The architectural forms of older structures are a particular fascination. Battered walls, peeling layers of paint, blocked in doors and windows portray the passage and ravages of time. While serving as a metaphor for the body, architecture also reveals the human desire for permanence and order. Textures created by carving and scratching the surfaces of my paintings grow from my printmaking background. The spare forms and imagery reflect the economy of means required for strong design. The use of dark monochromatic color schemes is derived from cinematic influences. My hope is to produce work that engages the viewer in a wordless dialog with time, memory and form. |
