Collage / Mixed Media
1-3 of 4 Series of graphite and torn paper 8” x 8” 2024
4 of 4 Series of graphite and torn paper 10” x 12” 2024
18” x 24” Fragmented Blooms - Mixed media collage on canvas 2024
Introducing "Fragmented Blooms," a captivating collage that reimagines the world of florals through an abstract lens. At 18x24 inches, this piece marries acrylic and paper on canvas to create a vibrant tapestry of geometric and organic shapes. Each torn piece of a previous floral painting finds a new home, illustrating a dance of colors and forms that seem to grow spontaneously across the canvas.
Imagine a garden where each bloom has decided to switch places with the next as if playing a whimsical game of hide and seek. The flowers refuse to conform to their natural shapes, instead blossoming in unexpected angles and splashes of color. This piece feels like a lively jigsaw puzzle coming together in perfect harmony, each paper fragment adding its own unique voice to the joyous ensemble.
"Fragmented Blooms" doesn't just ask you to look; it invites you to explore. Wander through its intricate pathways of torn edges and playful outlines, each step revealing a new secret in the paper's layer. It's a visual symphony that delights the senses and tickles the imagination, ensuring that the canvas remains alive, dynamic, and ever-changing. A true celebration of creativity bursting from the most delightful kind of chaos!
“Iridescence” 6” x 6” obstruction two collage 2024
“Portrait of Emotions Unveiled” 18” x 24” Mixed Media 2024
Emotions dance, and colors sing in a vibrant fiesta! This mixed-media piece, measuring 24x36 inches, acts like a musical number on a canvas, strumming the strings of creativity with every brushstroke. You'll find a delightful character in this automatic self-portrait, their face conjured from a kaleidoscope of abstract shapes. With a palette that beams in cheerful yellows, playful blues, and spirited pinks, this expressive face comes alive, almost as if sharing a joke only it knows.
Look above, and you'll find a glorious crown of delicate flowers entwined with orange and red circles atop the head, adding a majestic twist that could easily pass for a royal halo or a sun basking in its warmth. Dive into the background, a swirling dance of dynamic colors that infuses the entire piece with an infectious energy. It's almost like the artwork is throwing a lively party, and each hue is a guest contributing to the never-ending celebration.
The inspiration for this piece? A joy ride through the free-flowing creativity of automatic art, where the brush leads and the heart follows. The layers of mediums tell a tale of emotions expressed freely, each layer its own story of color and form.