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courtesy of
Roof Study
pastel, acrylic, charcoal, graphite on wood
40” x 30”
“These man-made structures,
designed to be huge forces of perma-
nence, are now collapsing in on themselves. Among all of the clutter—the shards of wood and layers of rubble—there remains a gentle resolve. It is as if the buildings were content
with their circumstance. As I work, I study these structures inces- santly. They are on the brink of ruin, yet appear dignified in their state. Something very energized and present is trying to escape out of a slow history of abandonment.”
“These images are created through an ambitious layering pro- cess. I collage with found paper to reflect the fragmented and complex tactility of decay. Once a dimensional foundation is achieved, various mixed media are used to bring definition and depth to these raw materials. The processes of collage and draw- ing alternate between themselves lending to a seamless blend of the two mediums.”