About the Artist

I founded a mural company 34 years ago in New York City after brief study of decorative painting in London, and after six years of administrating and fundraising in the visual and performing arts. I’ve been drawn since childhood towards becoming a fine artist, covered wall after wall in murals in my apartment and gave myself two years to prove I could support the lifestyle. Since then, I’ve painted figurative murals across the United States. In 1997 I painted a first large abstract piece in response to the death of a parent and instantly knew that my artistic purpose had shifted. Today, textural abstract painting characterizes the predominance of my creation.

My work is commonly informed by radio or print reportage, films, lectures, literature and conversations on topical concerns including: the states of war and peace in the world; the health of the planet and wildlife; the beneficence and cruelty of humankind; the rights of women and immigrants; and spiritual revelations.

In creating textures, I choose from an ever- increasing array of relevant mixed-media such as BB gun pellets, shards from auto windshields, iridescent insect carapaces, string, charcoal powder, acupuncture needles, wire, found objects, etc. — and I incorporate these materials subtly yet symbolically in rich color backgrounds, to evoke a visceral reaction from the viewer.

The purpose of my work is to reflect, and to encourage reflection about, complex issues.  Reflection and understanding drive change. Often, my paintings are expressions of compassion and prayers for healing.