ARTIST STATEMENT: COLOR FIELD SERIES

My large scale Color Field Paintings speak of the vastness that surrounds us all. Though we may only play a small part in this existence, still, whither metaphorically, emotionally or actually, it is possible to have a great impact on those around us.

I find it enjoyable and therapeutic to lay out a surface with segmented bands of color. The interplay is fascinating and pulls me into the work. Scratching marks into the wet paint with a variety of nontraditional tools further enhances the experience. The marks are not readily seen till the viewer comes closer to the work making for pleasant surprises and a more intriguing interaction. This is so like you and I when we meet. As we open up to one another often we find there is much more going on than we first realized. For further information on the historical aspects of Color Field Painting go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_Field