Artist Statement
If water derives lucidity from stillness, how much more the faculties of the mind.
The mind of the sage, being in repose, becomes the mirror of the universe, the
speculum of all creation. -Chuang Tzu
I am interested in visual and sensory perception and the possibilities that occur
when one attends to the present moment. Using luminosity and the resonance of
color, I create reductive objects and wall-based installations that engage the
viewer though subtle value shifts, chromatic complexity, and compositional
movement.
While I work in a range of media, the common thread connecting them is light.
Combining translucent materials, layering techniques, and color science, I create
reductive fields that amplify form, light and geometry; spaces in which it is possible
to see and penetrate. The results are experiential surfaces that shift with changing
perspectives, lighting conditions, and architectural elements.
The work stems from a long-standing interest in the phenomena of light and color,
as approached through Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Color has the power
to evoke internal sensations through perception, vibration, and cultural
associations. Quieting the mind encourages these experiences to come forth.
Much like standing before a vast ocean or flowing river, where water offers a
sense of perspective, expansiveness and serenity; so too these pieces serve as
spaces for reflection. They do not assert a point of view; rather they are invitations
to explore one's internal, perceptive experience.