Dark and illusory, these abstract works of art act as an allegory for the omnipresent connection that tethers humans to nature. Conceptually the work explores the theory of the sublime through the context of unexplored, invisible, vast, and intangible forces in our universe. Dark matter, a hypothetical form of matter responsible for the expansion of the universe, is frequently referenced in the art works. An invisible net-like patterning, dark matter is observed by the cosmos velocity around it.
The effect of the sublime on humanity speaks to the natural forces present in reality, as humans have been mesmerized by the phenomena of natural disasters, vast landscapes, and the depths of the unknown for millenia. This intention in the work serves as an observation of the beauty and terror of the infinite universe, and its continuous expansion long after humanity will cease to exist.
The abstractions are formed through a rhythmic sense of repetition and pattern to create liminal compositions. They are devoid of color, and thus rely on a monochromatic palette to translate imagery. The subject matter of these pieces give little inclination as to how they occupy space, may it be on a microscopic or macrocosmic level. As some series of drawings exist in an immense scale to challenge the viewer’s sense of perception, others act as a small window into an atmospheric space.
Echoing linear elements directs the process of the labor intensive work. This technique varies the distance between precisely drawn marks, or sculpted motifs to create an illusion of depth. As variations in the path of line build, a unique sense of motion becomes present in each work. The intentional manipulation of surface quality gives way to reflective and muted areas of the work through sanding and gilding. Overlapping and erasure on the substrate gives the sense of combined atmospheres and tremendous depth. Future endeavors in the art practice include exploring kinetic sculpture, luminous elements, and mobiles. Most recently, sculptural elements are being explored using clay and resin epoxy.