Having been influenced by great artists of both ancient times and of the modern postwar era, I have arrived at a place in my life where I want to continue as another link in a chain. In the work that I am presenting, I have combined quick brush strokes and action painting with the sensibilities of the minimalists. These two styles are usually perceived as having divergent paths. In my new work, the use of form is given free rein. This is possible because “one can draw anything on a shallow background and get away with it.” These were the words of my painting instructor, Gene Davis, who spoke them to me in class, 1984.

The technique I have been exploring for many years is one of “applied rhythm” and knowing when to apply paint heavily and when to apply it sparingly. Calligraphic techniques are also very much a part of my style. My inspiration comes from a belief that we are immortal and here on this earth for a purpose; thus, my brushstrokes are a direct outpouring of emotion, and my hand is guided by a non-cognitive thought process somehow reflective of that purpose. I work from a state of blissfulness and reserved judgment.

I yearn to convey some semblance of understated beauty in my work. The icons (forms) speak of spatial relationships and the timelessness of our spiritual quest to find ourselves. The iconographic symbols that are present in my work parallel the symbolism that we attach to things in our daily lives. These are icons of worship and spiritual metaphors of people, places, and objects that we hold special in life. They represent or emulate a state of nirvana and the yearning for true peace of mind. For many people, our ultimate goal is the attainment of peace of mind, which can never be fully realized but it is the quest of that ultimate goal which solidifies our desire to be perfect. The spirits of human beings are powerful and can transcend place and time. Art in its purest form attempts to do that.

It is my hope that the work presented here echo the words of the prophets and the great poets. Life is precious, and art is one expression of the highest spiritual order of mankind. Art is forever.