I’m particularly fascinated by rocks, as well as their symbolic significance. Metaphors of time, impermanence, change, and solidity work together to convey the relationship between weight, gravity and the openness of space. The overall aesthetic portrays geometric, transparent overlays. There’s a paradoxical quality of the density of rock punctuated by light, making the form seem more ethereal than dense. Moreover, my paintings explore dimensional gravity with surprising visual effects, creating a suspended, fragmented landscape.

An integral part of my process involves photographing natural rock formations around Marin County, then drawing and painting in acrylic and oil from those initial images. My paintings begin with the kinetic, non-objective underpainting, which creates a surprising interplay with the intended composition. Additionally, these initial encounters inspire me to play with human-made rock formations, in particular cairns or stacked rocks that mark a path. Blind contour drawing is another technique I use, allowing me to have an intimate conversation with the world surrounding me. My inner nature becomes part of the subject as I recognize my own seasons and cycles reflected in nature. In this way making art becomes a bridge that connects the natural world with the realm of the sacred.