Seascape
Light as a subject and medium is fundamental for me. The materiality of the plexiglass is integral to bringing forth the imagery and experience I want to create.
I employ a unique process which I developed of painting black India ink onto the surface of sanded plexiglass. Slowly and deliberately I build layers of delicate ink washes creating soft grays and deep blacks, while alternately removing areas of ink with sandpaper to yield a radiant white. Refracted light is held within the body of each pane of plexiglass, bringing about a mysteriously layered presence.
Ocean Pattern, 2003, black India ink painted onto sanded plexiglass, 53” x 78”
Surface Motion, 2003, black India ink painted onto sanded plexiglass, 31” x 40”
Rippling Surface, 2003, black India ink painted onto sanded plexiglass, 31” x 40”
Still Pond, 2003, black India ink painted onto sanded plexiglass, 31” x 40”
Wave Crosscurrents, 2001, black India ink painted onto sanded plexiglass, 31” x 40”
Horizon, 2003, black India ink painted onto sanded plexiglass, 31” x 40”
Light Camouflage, 2008, black India ink painted onto sanded plexiglass, 43” x 60”
Rolling Wave, 2009, black India ink painted onto sanded plexiglass, 33” x 47”
Night River, 2009, black India ink painted onto sanded plexiglass, 31” x 40”
Exhibition shot, 2009