Many of you have been asking about the meaning behind my work. So I've provided a little mini-list of the secrets behind some of my recent paintings. The main story: Information is everywhere, in forms of music, radio signals, television, our own memories and opinions, conversations with others, internet, cell phones, advertisements, the urban buzz... it completely surrounds us. In my paintings, the information is shown as blips, scribbles and bursts.
"You're Not the Only One I Know" - Each character in my paintings deals with "the information" in her own terms. Here, the subject recognizes the viewer as someone from her past. How she remembers you is the mystery.
"There's Never Anything Good on T.V." - I'm sure if we had the ability to travel to other planets and visit other intelligent life-forms, they would have the same problems we do.
"Within Your Reach" - Named after a Replacements tune. Here, the focus of this work is about making connections. The mood of this character is unknown, but it is autumn and it appears she is spinning. The question remains, is she within your reach, or are you within hers?
"I'm Really Not That Anxious" - Although in a busy urban setting, this person has found a way to deal with "the information." How she accomplishes this is a mystery. Maybe she's far above in a skyscraper, or perhaps she's found a moment of peace in a coffee shop. What do you think?
"And Then She Was Gone" - Here, the character is dealing with the memory of someone who has long since disappeared. The camera and television set suggest that memory is subjected to our own unique perspective. The memories are shown as yellow bubbles, more solid in structure than most information, yet much more fragile while slowly drifting away.
"Rest and Relaxation" - Many of us find peace and understanding when we spend time with our pets. The double meaning of R&R suggests that even in the most serene of settings, we are never completely out of harm's way.
"The Spaces In-Between" - We live in a modern world of constant communication. Even in the most desolate of places "the information" still swirls around waiting for a connection. Since there is no character in this painting, it forces the viewer to determine how they feel about the interaction in its most basic form.
"Just To Fall In Love" - Sometimes "the information" becomes overwhelming and we must force ourselves to deal with it on our own terms. The particular mood of this character has been highly debated. How do you think she feels?
