I make paintings and drawings. Visually, they are always figurative in nature, we usually refer to them as “my people”, or “my characters” or even “my little guys.” I’m fascinated by the visual artifacts and evidence of culture. Tools, costumes, rituals, and objects that appear to serve a cultural purpose. These figures have a history, a collective identity. They allude to a narrative. I’ve never really gotten around to fleshing out that narrative, but I’ve gone so far with the imagery that it would seem forced or contrived at this point. I’m okay with that, though. It gives my figures another layer of curiosity and makes them more engaging. Who are they? What are they doing? What is their story? These questions give the viewer a concrete access point to explore my artwork in a way that makes it instantly personal to them.
