I’m drawn always to the intersection of culture and ecology. working helps me define the questions more than answers: how do we consider the beauty of landscape when humans have destroyed so much of it? how do we make sense of our changing world and adapt to it?

I work by layering color, both for richness of tone, and as a metaphor for how seeing is affected by our past experiences. how little do you need to see (a blurred figure in the distance, movement seen from the corner of your eye) before you think you understand what’s going on? I’m intrigued by the uncertain forms of things; layering memories and interpretations, often recombining images to change context.

I enjoy painting with Flashe: it’s suited for modulating transparency, and working on gessoed paper allows me to readily overlay, draw and rework. Color has always been transformative for me — i hope you enjoy it as much as I do.