Every painting is a journey all its own. Although I approach my art intuitively as well as intellectually, I draw my inspiration from nature, the unconscious, found objects and personal experiences.
I have explored a variety of directions over the years, and find this is the best way to keep
myself challenged. In this latest season, I have enjoyed using not only paint, but also paper, metal, plastic, wood, and fabric. These media pieces add an element of surprise to my process. And, to further complicate things, I often go from canvas to paper to board, enjoying each format for what it brings to the work.
The “American Dream” series, which I have recently begun, has been inspired by the many immigrants with whom I have recently become acquainted. In the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) class I teach, I have met recent newcomers from Angola, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Serbia, China, Argentina, and India. In other situations, I have made friends with people from Turkey, Ethiopia and Ghana. All of these recent immigrants had the same dream – to come to America. When I hear their stories and I see how they struggle, I am reminded of our history and our rich heritage.
The only constant in our lives is change.