ABSTRACT PAINTINGS AND COLLAGES
THE ALLEY MURAL
WELCOME TO THE ALLEY MURAL COMMUNITY! EACH OF THE 24 INDIVIDUAL PAINTINGS BELOW IS PART OF ONE LARGE (6' X 8') MURAL. THIS PAINTING IS ABOUT A FEW THINGS FOR ME;
1. The challenge of creating on cohesive mural and 24 individual pieces that can stand independent from the whole.
2. Trying to represent the spirit of Denver, my home, that I have known and loved my entire life.
3. Creating something that could possibly, even on a very small scale, connect people. If you purchase one (or more) of the 24 paintings that make up the Alley Mural, you become a part of it's community and continuation. As each individual piece sells, I will create a completely new piece in its place - the entire mural will continue to evolve (as Denver does) and community will continue to grow.
INDIVIDUAL
small series
I created these is sets of 2-6 at one time. Each set has something in common but aside from the common element, each piece is completely independent from the others in the set. Sets could be based on a style of composition, a color, a grid pattern, material, etc. Some of these pieces later became materials for my collages.
attempted simplification
Compared to most of my paintings, these are simpler. It's really challenging for me to try to simplify while still keeping things interesting and energetic.
BWYB
This were all painted from a limited palette, starting with only black, white and indian yellow. Some of the paintings include one other color - either thalo blue or alizarin.
artnauts
I am a member of the Artnauts Collective which was created 25 years ago with the intended purpose of engaging in dialogue through art and speaking to social and political issues through art. Artnauts exhibits internationally. It has been a great pleasure and learning experience for me to be a part of the collective. You can read more about the collective at artnauts.org These pieces ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE
