A year-long sojourn in Paris initiated these paintings which cover the years 2000-2008. Natural disasters, war, losses of family members and friends intensified my exploration life’s troubles over this timeframe. The layered materials bear the marks of human habitation, of implied stories and dangers. The surface textures, layers, and patterns hide and reveal.


Southern Living (Gators & Cottonmouths)
2005-08
oils, acrylics, ink, wallpaper on canvas
54" x 39"
Left Behind
2008
mixed media on canvas
72" x 32"
Unsettled
2007
mixed media on linen
72" x 32"
Unsettled is a two-sided painting on unstretched linen. Recto view.
Unsettled
2007
acrylic, sand, oils
72" x 32"
Verso view of Unsettled, a two-sided painting
Kitchen Trouble Again
2005
mixed media on canvas
64" x 57"
Roses Are Not Blue
2007-2008
acrylics, oils, wallpaper on canvas
64" x 66"
public collection
Hazardous Conditions
2005-06
oils, acrylics, oil stick, sand, wallpaper on canvas
84" x 55"
Run Don't Run
2005-06
acrylics, sand, oils, wallpaper on canvas
73" x 63"
Parlor
2000
sand, acrylics, oils, wallpaper on linen
96" x 60"
Sealed
2000
acrylics, sand, oils, wallpaper on linen
96" x 60"
Mirror, Mirror
2000
acrylics, sand, oils, wallpaper on linen
96" x 60"
private collection Rio de Janiero
Apartment 1A
2001
acrylics, sand, oils, wallpaper on linen
96" x 60"