Paintings

I began painting around the year 2000, initially drawing inspiration from the works of Jackson Pollock. I enjoyed painting on canvases and wood panels laid on the floor without using brushes. Instead, I used stir sticks and other tools to drip and splash paint. I found the random patterns that emerged from this process fascinating, particularly when wet colors blended together. As my work evolved, I experimented with using paint containing a powdered metal base that would oxidize and rust when treated with an activator. By incorporating water mixed with rock salt, coffee, and other corrosive substances, I achieved textures reminiscent of heavily rusted surfaces. Eventually, I advanced to using water-based latex paint in various colors to further refine my drip paintings.

Memento Mori 1: Latex paint/gold leaf/wood panel--7 1/4" x 13 1/4"

Memento Mori 2: Latex paint/gold leaf/wood panel--7 1/4" x 13 1/4"

Memento Mori 3: Latex paint/gold leaf/wood panel--7 1/4" x 13 1/4"

Memento Mori 4: Latex paint/gold leaf/wood panel--7 1/4" x 13 1/4"

Canvas/iron paint/coffee/rock salt: 72"x72"

Canvas/latex paint/steel frame: 44.75" x 68.5"

Wood assemblage/latex paint/oil sticks: 20.5" x 40.5"

Wood panel/iron paint/latex paint/coffee/rock salt: 36" x 48"

Wood panel/iron paint/latex paint/coffee/rock salt: 24" x 30"

Wood panel/iron paint/latex paint/coffee/rock salt: 48" x 48"

Wood panel/iron paint/coffee/rock salt: 48" x 48"

Canvas/iron paint/metal shavings/coffee/rock salt: 30" x 40"

Wood panel/iron paint/coffee/rock salt: 48" x 60"

Canvas/iron paint/spray paint/coffee/rock salt:
36" x 48" — Canvas/iron paint/spray paint/coffee/rock salt: 36" x 48"

Wood panel/iron paint/coffee/rock salt: 36" x 48"

Canvas/iron paint/latex paint/spray paint/coffee/rock salt: 29.5" x 53.5"

Canvas/iron paint/latex paint/spray paint/coffee/rock salt: 48" x 48"

Canvas/iron paint/spray paint/coffee/rock salt: 36" x 38"