Drawings of the Mysterious:
The enigmas of our planet and what lies beyond are inspiring and ineffable. In this series, I seek to create works that question perceptions and assumptions. The mysterious can take us to other places and times. It creates space, where dreams are actualized, expanding human experiences. These works are inspired from the ordinary however, their context is reimagined and reframed instilling visions of other worldly places.
For example, in the works Resilience, Juncture and Antecedent questions arise such as, where is this place? Is this real? what is it? and where can I find it? In others, such as Primordial and Rumination the subject hints at its origin without revealing specifics, as a means evoking the unknown.
The mysterious quality of each work is achieved through exaggeration, color, uncommon perspective and contrast. Using these techniques contribute to enhancing mystery and speculation.
Drawings of Atmospheres:
In this series, drawings are inspired from topographies, sky, water and vegetation, where the intersection between form, light, texture and material create unique phenomenal experiences. For example, in the works entitled Plasticity, rock formations of Sandstone, eroded through wind and water leave behind intense colors that interact with light and shadow. In the work Liminal, the space between the real and the abstract is blurred creating an intersection or gap of ambiguity. In Oscillation, the idea of impermenance is brought into question. The flux of life is in constant transformation transforming into the sky and earth. The works of vegetation are “snapshots” or glimpses of elements. For example, in the work Armature, the decaying structure of the Saguaro is shown without its context to emphasize its transformation. Other works such as Sundancing appear literal however, upon further examination there are elements of surprise adding secondary and tertiary layers.
The work of each series is intended to slow the mind, to question perceptions and to inspire and “see” the experiences and phenomena of our life.
