Whatever Painting

Often, we are told to “take a closer look” when dealing with our problems. Based on my disbelief of absolute clarity as it relates to the human condition, I challenge that statement because sometimes taking a closer look leads to more questions than answers. My work is inspired by and derived from my interests in Art Conservation and the human condition. Through the application and manipulation of various media (paint, ink, charcoal, canvas, wood, et cetera), I utilize non-representational imagery to symbolize the link between memory and trauma: the imagery mimics the interaction among artists’ materials on a microscopic scale. My goal is to demonstrate the permanence of memory and trauma by inflicting physical “trauma” onto my chosen materials.