Artist Statement
Because I enjoy the sculptural nature of masking tape, I can formulate fluid “lines” that I wouldn’t be able to do with the conventional pen, pencil etc. By alternating the taped layers with painted acrylic layers–sometimes up to eight. A dialogue has been created among the rhythm of the tape lines and color layers which I further enhance with sanding, etching, and scraping giving the piece added movement, with each painting having a conversation within itself. I’ve always responded to Brice Mardens’ flowing lines and James Nares rhythmic pattern of brush strokes and Frank Stellas’ color fields has influenced and inspired my work.
