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Recent Work

Icons
(Oil on Canvas, 30in x 24in, 2010)

In this work, I have assembled many of the icons of religion from all over the world, plus a few other items from different eras. From the left is seen a Chinese Buddha, a Menorah, Ganesh, Crucified Jesus, Santa Claus, Venus, a Thai Buddha, a Venus figurine and an illuminated Virgin Mary. The Venus figurine lies at the base of the Virgin to connect the two. In the foreground lies a Kennedy campaign button and a Star of David (credit to Gene Hester). The items are illuminated by the Menorah as well as the votive candles – lending an air of reverence in contrast to the Santa Claus and the tacky Virgin Mary.

The items have been arranged in a triangular composition with the crucifix at the apex. In addition to the candles, light is provided from a small blue light from the right hand side – creating the blue shadows and reflections on the left side.

Each of these items was, or still is, worshiped as the one and only. The Kennedy button adds to the mix suggesting that, for some, there are other icons to worship.

By assembling all these items in one space – with Santa Claus near the center – I hope to question the validity of such beliefs. A believer in one is, in all likelihood, an atheist in the others. Thus, in that sense, we are all atheists. Which icon is worshipped depends arbitrarily on the time and place of birth, rather than on any revealed truth.

Original painting $1,950

Manhattan, Laguardia
(Oil on Paper, 9in x 11in, 2011)

The basis for this work is a photo I shot at a bar in LaGuardia Airport last year returning home from New York after the death of my father. I ordered the eponymous drink in his honor, as it was his favorite.

Though very personal, the work nonetheless is evocative of the shared experiences of the frequent traveler. The winter landscape adds to the glum mood.

Original painting SOLD

Flower
(Oil on Canvas, 36in x 48in, 2010)

The flower in question is a night blooming cereus, which only booms at night and lasts for just a few hours. By dawn, the flower has wilted. It is white, but I shot the source photograph using both an incandescent and an LED flashlight – thus imparting both the yellow and blue hues.

The challenge as a painting was forming the transition between the blue and orange hues. Being complements, they would make a rather ugly brown when mixed if not carefully controlled. I am particularly happy with the dimensionality of the bright yellow stamen, which seems to protrude from the canvas.

Original painting $1,950

Stainless Still Life
(Oil on Canvas, 26in x 16in, 2011)

An homage to my new refrigerator. Its a Maytag!

Original painting $1150

Broken Venus/Broken Flowers
(Oil on Canvas, 12in x 18in, 2010)

Original painting SOLD

After Christmas
(Oil on Paper, 9in x 12in, 2011)

Original painting SOLD

Long Reach 1
(Oil on Paper, 8in x 12in, 2011)

Original painting SOLD

Long Reach 2
(Oil on Paper, 9in x 10 3/4in, 2011)

Original painting SOLD

Substitute
(Oil on Paper, 13 1/4in x 9in, 2011)

Original painting SOLD

Menace
(Oil on Paper, 9in x 12in, 2011)

Original painting $375

Mountains of Ararat
(Oil on Paper, 9in x 12in, 2011)

Original painting $375

Tower of Babel
(Oil on Paper, 9in x 12in, 2011)

Original painting $375

873
(Oil on Canvas, 18in x 20in, 2011)

From a photo I shot at the butterfly house at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Yes, the poor bug actually had this number painted on its delicate wing.

Original painting $500

Seminole Canyon
(Oil on Canvas, 24in x 60in, 2009)

Original painting SOLD