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"The Center of My World," oil on stretched linen, 12x12"

In my 15th annual solo show at Kennedy Gallery - "State of Mind" - I have worked to further evolve observations from my surroundings, thoughtfully creating pieces that carry more complexity, resulting in some unexpected passages.

Working with layers of oil paint and mediums, I create ethereal, dreamlike paintings which represent windows into my daily existence.  Whether it is a peaceful scene from a walk in nature or a cropped portion of the ubiquitous and expansive sky, I seek to capture the essence of the moment which drew my attention.

While my work begins with an observation, my process of thinly layering paint gradually allows a deeper story to unfold, which is the piece of my work that I find most intriguing.  There is an element of questioning through open-ended exploration which draws me in and begs for resolution.  I work on multiple pieces concurrently which often feed into each other and allow for less frustration as I seek an intuitive close to each painting.

Ultimately, my contemplative, emotive paintings become a juxtaposition of my own experience with a deeper transcendent meaning - an eternal yearning for connection and mutual understanding, and ultimately, for a more peaceful state of mind.