"Blue I" Painting

During my daily commutes from Queens to Manhattan, I developed claustrophobia. As a way of coping I began to notice the corroded steel girders on the subway platforms. The kaleidoscope of colors captured my attention and became soothing recognizable markers. Though dirty and weathered by the passage of time, these objects remained standing and became a metaphor for perseverance. Blending abstraction and realism I enjoy creating a variety of brushstrokes in oil - from loose chromatic drips and thick strokes; to more refined expressions of light over form.