STATEMENTAt times, I challenge the observer to determine whether the figure is on the surface or beneath it. Are these cellular patterns a revealing view of inner structures or merely a surface element? Some of my images attempt to break through real or imagined limitations to a more realized state of being and self-expression. They often present a fusion of mental and physical states, a celebration of mind, body, and aliveness. Many diverse influences shape my work. I am inspired by the technical skill of Renaissance Masters; Surrealists like Magritte and...more