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I work in several art forms including printmaking, photography, collage, and mixed media. All of the processes I use require extensive hands-on involvement from conception to completion. I believe this increases the unique and personal quality of each piece.
Photography: I have always explored alternative and nontraditional photographic processes. The photograph shown here is from a continuing series that began over 15 years ago. It is a whimsical look at vanishing Americana. Each original scene in the series is enlarged as a black and white negative which I then hand color. The photograph I print from this negative is called a chromogenic print which means it was produced by darkroom, rather than digital, techniques. The colors are vivid and surreal, like fond memories.
Printmaking: All of my prints are original and hand pulled in small editions. I use traditional and photographic intaglio processes as well as collagraph, relief, and monoprinting techniques.
Mixed media: Copper, enamel, solder, plastic, wood, resin, and found objects make up a partial list of materials I have used, sometimes in combination with photographic and collage elements.
Subject matter varies but often incorporates symbolic or mythical imagery, encouraging the viewer to make interpretations on a personal level.
My home studio is in West Virginia where I can be reached by email or phone (see above).
April 21 through May 31, 2011 my work will be on display at the Torpedo Factory in Studio 328. Please stop by to visit and observe new work in progress.
Price range: $150 to $1200 |
