an older piece with some new flair. the artist statement edition.

The work I do is influenced by the small details, from the environments that surround me to the things that make me who I am. These are the details that I tend to latch on to and that drive the work that I produce. When I encounter a new situation or area the first thing I do is get my bearings straight. Obviously how can one function if they are not able to let the intricacies and the quirkiness of the scenario sink in. Plus sometimes it is nice to be able to plan an escape route, of course as a last resort of sorts for those ‘just in case’ type of situations. Every object that is in a room or area culminates to what the place is, what its purpose is. Everything adds up and compliments each other in telling its own unique story.

There is a library that is full of art, books, and oddities of all sorts. Perhaps the walls are adorned by the feverous paintings of several people who loved their art. There is one lone painting that is not attached to the wall. It lies on the floor propped up against the wall. Above the painting is barren piece of wall. To the immediate left and right there are paintings hanging soaking in the lavish glow of the lone light bulb.

These are the type of things I notice and that I am drawn too. What does it mean that the painting is not on the wall? Was it originally hanging up and it fell? Could this scenario be more sinister and perhaps someone tried to vandalize or disliked the particular picture? Maybe it’s a piece that is worthless and forgotten about. Surely you wouldn’t let something that you cherish just stay on the floor while its real home hovered quietly above it.

I cannot ignore these things. The subtle winks that lead to some story that may never be fully explained. Because I am drawn to these things it seems that I tend to utilize the subtle details. I don’t see a reason why photos or images need to be congested with tons of random frivolous things. There is always a focus, so why try to clutter that up? Making it obvious is the only way to allow the viewer to get a hint to the purpose or meaning. People are so dense these days; things need to be pretty and oh so obvious. It is sad that the subtle things go unnoticed and are perceived only as an after thought.

Every piece that I do has a personal tie to myself, a story of sorts. The only question I face is whether or not I want to divulge the story.