Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Ends and Beginnings

New Studio Space

Here are the last three pieces before I begin a new series. We just purchased a new home and the above workshop will become a long anticipated studio. I have been wanting to do some larger pieces, (footage) but space issues have been putting them on hold. Not anymore!


I plan to stick with the same collage technique and, other than larger, I have been wanting to include some silkscreening along with the painted imagery. I have not been able to do any print work since grad school, so this is something I am really excited about.



"The Curator"





"Nocturnal Marathon"




"Insatiable Me"



Sunday, May 2, 2010

"Carpe' Diem Fido" 18x24


Who has not experienced the dark humor that life exacts upon us in the name of some poor fellow named "Murphy". Either Murphy was an unlucky individual who trodded through life with misfortune and tragedy of Shakesperian proportions, or he really pissed off some spell conjuring gypsy!
Depending on your outlook and present mood, crossing paths with him and the mayhem that follows can be a learning experience or tirade of cursing. So here is a short list of "pros & cons" to put "Murphy's Law " in perspective.
CONS: Murphy's law is......
1. A cake with dynamite candles.
2. An Acme jack in the box that plays Jedi mind tricks.
3. The definitive "I never promised you a rosegarden".
4. A stalled engine....at a red light. ( I have personally experienced this.)
5. When the shit hits the fan and you do not realize it until it is plastered on your back.
6. You wake up feeling like Wile E. Coyote.
7. The 800lb gorilla that wears a cloak of invisibility.
8. A painful case of gas.....in church.
9. That oil change turned into a $1200.00 overhaul.
10. That $1200.00 overhaul causes your rent check to bounce.
PROS: Murphy's law is......
1. A lesson in tolerance.
2. Proof the world is not perfect.
3. God has a sense of humor.
4. A test of patience and self control.
5. Proves just how little you are in control, so relax.
6. The cause for silver linings.
7. A series of inevitable, mathematical probabilities.
8. Keeps your sense of humor well honed.
9. Life's way of keeping us from becoming too complacent.
10. The spit and polish of character.