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Professional artist wasn’t your first career path. How did you reach it and what made you choose to take it seriously?
Through the ins and outs of life, as well as the highs and lows, something truly amazing came forth. Seemingly from nowhere
the “gift” emerged. A switch was turned on that began to overwhelm me with desire, passion, and emotion. The purchase of one
canvas and three paint colors led the way to unlocking a talent that had been lying dormant for a very long time. As I continued
to discover and unleash all that needed to come forth, I realized that there was something special, spiritual, surreal unfolding.
My gift was truly unique. I do not think calling me a painter is accurate. I believe that creator is more appropriate, as being more
a more accurate reflection of my painting process.
I followed my heart and instincts and realized that I had a desire to share my unique vision. In 2009 I went to NYC and attended
the Armory Art fair weekend. That exposure reinforced my certainty that I did truly have a “gift,” something truly unusual that
should be shared with the world.
On my return home, I began to send out submissions to
galleries… and my unique creative works were discovered
and began to gain an audience and generate interest.
At the time of writing I have had three solo shows,
and the response I have received overwhelmingly confirms
my belief in my own talent, and the sense I have
that this is my calling.
Can you describe your painting process?
My process and approach for each creation is purely cerebral
and spiritual. A canvas is thrown to the floor, paint
is dropped, thrown, dripped and it begins. I manipulate
the paint using all kinds of different objects, including
those not usually associated with art – broomsticks, turkey
basters, knives, etc. As layer upon layer of paint is
added to the work, I may include glass, nails, coffee,
picture frames, and other such objects and materials.
The story begins to unfold and that unconscious seed
brings forth a sculptural, elegant, poignant work of art.
My studio has shelves devoted to the sorts of objects
that I gather thinking that I might perhaps want to include
them in a work at some point. It’s important to me that
they are right there at the point of creation when I need
them, because each painting takes on a life of its own
and demands what it requires.
What impact does your art usually have on viewers?
My creations are not for the faint of heart. They are
strong reminders of the past, present and future of humanity.
They delve into the subconscious and spiritual
world. They are alive with layers of emotion.
Adam Acrylic on Canvas 80” x 48”
During my initial show at Agora last August I was told by
a number of people that it was very difficult to walk away
from my creations. Whether it was a soothing image of
a universe or planet, or the harsh reality of the Holocaust,
the viewer quickly feels connected to the piece in
a very deep way. The topographical aspect, as well as
the strong use of color and objects, brings forth a very
intense energy that is embedded in each work.
Your style has developed through a number of stages. How would you characterize them, and could you explain a little
about how you moved from one to the other?
My style and vision are constantly in motion... It is such a cerebral entity. Mood, emotion, world issues, physical beauty... Some
bodies of work are Pollockish, the next more like Schnabel, then Hirst-like… I never know where I’m going when the initial paint
is dropped and I let it take me for a ride. In that respect, it is like a voyage of discovery.
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