BEARING WITNESS
My paintings bear witness to the challenges of 21st century life. I use the painting techniques of traditional icons to engage with today’s sometimes overwhelming world.
TWO DEGREES - 16” x 20” egg tempera on clay board, 2024
THE BOTTOM LINE - 11” x 14” egg tempera, 2024
ELECTRIC FAIRY 1837-2023 - 9” x 12” egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2023
THE WIND - 9” x 12” egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2022
CONCEDO NULLI (I CONCEDE NOTHING) - 16” x 16” egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2022
FALLEN ANGELS - 16” x 16” egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2022
LYSOL LADY - 16” x 16” egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2022
BONEY MOUNTAIN VISION QUEST - 12” x 12” egg tempera and gold leaf on clay board, 2021
IN THIS TREMBLING SHADOW - 12” x 12” egg tempera and gold leaf on clay board, 2021, in the collection of Michèle Longino
STAGING PATIENCE: A PANDEMIC JOURNAL
A series of six contemporary secular icons created during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
STAGING PATIENCE #1: LA SAINTE CORONA OR THE TRANSFIGURATION - 11” x 14” egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2020 / # 1 of 6
STAGING PATIENCE #2: APOLOGIA PRO VITA SUA - 12” x 16”, egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2020 / #2 of 6
STAGING PATIENCE #3: BREATH OF LIVES - 12” x 16”, egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2020 / #3 of 6
STAGING PATIENCE #4: WHEEL WITHIN A WHEEL - 11” x 14” egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2020 / #4 of 6
STAGING PATIENCE #5: LES BRANCARDIERS OR THE STRETCHER BEARERS - 12” x 16”, egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2020 / #5 of 6
STAGING PATIENCE #6: LES LUMIÈRES - 12” x 16”, egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso board, 2021 / #6 of 6