Post-Consumerism
I find things with interesting textures and think, I want to make something out of that. The objects I find are often otherwise
useless: containers, packing materials, packaging, paint that dried on my palette. They are the residue of our disposable,
one-time-use material culture. By making art with these objects, I give them a purpose again. They are rescued, redeemed,
revived. I give these impermanent things permanence and transform them from unnoticed to noticeable. I draw attention to
the rhythmic interplay of light and shadow on corrugated cardboard, the dreamlike diaphanous nature of plastic shopping
bags, the brilliant hues of the bottles that make our packaged beverages seem all the more appealing. And I call this style of
working with the by-products of the products we buy Post-Consumerism.
I find things with interesting textures and think, I want to make something out of that. The objects I find are often otherwise
useless: containers, packing materials, packaging, paint that dried on my palette. They are the residue of our disposable,
one-time-use material culture. By making art with these objects, I give them a purpose again. They are rescued, redeemed,
revived. I give these impermanent things permanence and transform them from unnoticed to noticeable. I draw attention to
the rhythmic interplay of light and shadow on corrugated cardboard, the dreamlike diaphanous nature of plastic shopping
bags, the brilliant hues of the bottles that make our packaged beverages seem all the more appealing. And I call this style of
working with the by-products of the products we buy Post-Consumerism.
The Doll Project
This is a new conceptual project that uses dolls to embody the negative messages our society is giving to young girls. Click
the image to see the pictures. Click here to read more about it.
This is a new conceptual project that uses dolls to embody the negative messages our society is giving to young girls. Click
the image to see the pictures. Click here to read more about it.
Recessionism
My recessionist assemblages are made of shredded money. They express my great frustration and bewilderment with the state
of the economy and the job market. In addition to two-dimensional assemblages, the Countdown to Meltdown video is also a
part of this series. Click the image to see the rest of the series and read about it at my blog.
My recessionist assemblages are made of shredded money. They express my great frustration and bewilderment with the state
of the economy and the job market. In addition to two-dimensional assemblages, the Countdown to Meltdown video is also a
part of this series. Click the image to see the rest of the series and read about it at my blog.
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custom made artwork
If you see something you like but need it in a different color, size, or shape, I can create a custom piece made to your
specifications. All it takes is 5 simple steps to commission a painting.
1) Choose your size
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If you see something you like but need it in a different color, size, or shape, I can create a custom piece made to your
specifications. All it takes is 5 simple steps to commission a painting.
1) Choose your size
Popular sizes:
4) Choose your colors
I can make your painting in any colors you like.
5) Pay your deposit
Once you pay 50% of the cost of your painting and sign the commission agreement, I will start
working on it. When your painting is complete, pay the remaining 50%.
I can make your painting in any colors you like.
5) Pay your deposit
Once you pay 50% of the cost of your painting and sign the commission agreement, I will start
working on it. When your painting is complete, pay the remaining 50%.
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2) Choose your orientation
- horizontal
- vertical
- square
3) Choose your texture
Combine different textures for a look that's uniquely your own.
- horizontal
- vertical
- square
3) Choose your texture
Combine different textures for a look that's uniquely your own.
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