Statements

Grid Statement

The grid has always played an important role in my work.  Perhaps on a personal level it’s importance was cemented in my technical drawing foundation.  Regardless, the grid has been the foundation of much construction, demarcation and exploration throughout human history.  In these ways the grid has been used to measure, define and record.  Indeed the grid has intrinsically affected how we respond to, and perceive, our environment and our place within it. I use the grid, in some form, in much of my work as a means of organization and enjoy working with its geometry as I push and pull space and color in response.

"Kept Flowers" Commentary

The lady asked…why do you draw the dried flowers?…they’re old, have lost their freshness, their scent…and should be discarded.

The artist replied...”Because…these dried flowers are more special, more significant than a fresh flower.  Anyone can give a fresh flower or receive a fresh flower.  But dried flowers are kept…for the sentiment…for the romance and indeed for the heart.  Special they are…preserved and protected by their keeper.  Delicate they are…symbols of love and affection…perhaps even desire.  In this way they are not unlike one’s beloved...and the love shared.  One often seeks to protect…preserve…love.  This is difficult…perhaps as difficult is it is to keep such a flower for a long time.  This is not to say that such is futile…for indeed the more treasured the love…the more delicate the flower.  

She smiled politely.  “Yes but love fades.”

The artist smiled.  “Perhaps it has for you…perhaps it does for us all.”  

(pause) 
 
Then he asked…“Do you have any dried flowers you have kept?
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