Artist Statement

I am interested in how memory and emotion frame our perception of places. Places are sites inhabited by the spirit of the people and carry the residue of undocumented moments. My abstracted landscape paintings are assembled from memory of places that I have traveled. Recent work has been constructed using my intuition and chance. A framework of lines and shapes build a structure, and the color alludes to a specific mood and memory. This method allows my unconscious thoughts to come out through symbolic shapes. Recognition of symbols allows me to unearth the meaning behind the mythology through research, often unveiling a dialogue about spirituality. Exploration of these vibrant and mysterious places are a reminder that none of us are alone in our pursuits, nor are we the first to explore any location. Although the physical landscape may not remain the same, the memories and emotions attached to that space are timeless.