Journey

Uplift

Begin

Behold

Oil pastels on bristol board

Process in outdoor light

Trust/Run

Charcoal currents across bristol paper. The dark and lighter patches of peeling bark off of a paperbark tree became the inspiration for a study of tonal variation. The three drawings represent different inspirational areas in the bark of the tree.

Range

The range of words that we use can limit or expand the bounds of expression. The pages of this old dictionary become an exploration of the textural and textual possibilities of printed words on paper.

Provide

To consider "provide", I reversed the action to "receive" and glued cupcake receptacles to bristol paper and added watercolor and oil pastel lines. The cupcake wrappers proved to be unyielding recipients, however, only absorbing thicker watercolor strokes. How is it possible to be a reluctant recipient in the face of blatant generosity?

Touch

For me, the word "touch" is a synonym for "comfort". I sifted through old clothes for inspiration and realized that several of the items represented moments of comfort. Tan-colored slacks and a light brown blouse. A beige knitted beanie. The etymology of the word "touch" and found "tex(ere)", a Latin word meaning "to weave" or "to interlace". I find it rather fitting that my old clothes represent some of the most significant "interlacings" that life has to offer.