"My artwork depends upon the power of imagery which is recognizable symbols or metaphors that are universally archetypal and yet open to viewers’ interpretation. In Watercourse Way, I utilized the metallic element of silver-leaf- it transmutes alchemy...a power or process of transforming something common into something precious as our water. The print imagery addresses “water” as both a religious and life source symbol.”

Water- source of all potentialities in existence; the unconscious; purify and regenerate; the power of life and death; the perpetual flux of the manifest world. Spiral: movement in life; the great creative force; continuity between cycles; symbolizes the realms of existence, the wanderings of the soul in manifestation and its ultimate return to the Center; growth

"My artwork depends upon the power of imagery which is recognizable symbols or metaphors that are universally archetypal and yet open to viewers’ interpretation. This print is from an ongoing series called Universal Language, that uses the lunar phases (a symbol of marking time) and also integrates another symbolic system of mathematical notations that I perceive as a beautiful language.”

“Quantum Leap III” utilized 5 separate copper plates and a variety of etching techniques to create the final image. Both the elegance and natural flow of mathematics and the power of metaphoric imagery have inspired and informed this work which investigates both chaos and order in the universe. After learning about the life and contribution of the brilliant mathematician from India, Srinivasa Ramanujan (the man who knew infinity), I was compelled to create this visual statement.

While working on the copper etching plate of mathematical notations and symbols, I thought about Leonardo Da Vinci writing his own notes backwards (mirrored image) on his artwork which created a secret code to be deciphered by others. I decided to etch this plate in reverse thinking that the viewer of the print might be able experience the process and feeling of excitement that discoveries can offer.

"My artwork depends upon the power of imagery which is recognizable symbols or metaphors that are universally archetypal and yet open to viewers’ interpretation. This print is from an on-going series called Universal Language, which integrates another symbolic system of mathematical notations that I perceive as a beautiful language.” The use of the metallic silver element transmutes alchemy,a power or process of transforming something common into something precious which may create a sense of transitory nature. Symbolic TRIANGLE-life; the Trinity; the threefold nature of the universe-heaven, earth, man; completion; the mountain, visions