artist_statement_april122007

The suspension above ground that one experiences during flight at once amazes and
terrifies me. Capturing the essence of earth as it is seen from above and imagined in
cross-section, my paintings recall land forms such as fields, lakes and sky. The
relationship of man-made structures to the natural landscape creates a dialogue
between organic and geometric shapes.

Contours of landscape seen from above offer a dynamic structure on which to build a
work of art. A dance unfolds between painting and drawing. The interaction between
colors develops as boundaries step from rigid to fluid and space transforms from
shallow to deep.