Recent Mixed Media

RECENT MIXED MEDIA

My recent mixed media work attempts to capture an event, an experience or a realization, using elements of time (solar system charts, moon phases) and place (maps, collected items or "relics") combined with relevant quotes, graphic images and symbolic objects and materials.

The work evolved from combining my interest in the philosophy of Deep Ecology with the idea of finding the sacred in everyday experience. I am interested in understanding and celebrating the series of events, experiences and realizations that our lives are composed of - on both the personal and group levels. I believe that if we express our individual experiences honestly and clearly enough, they will become relevant in some way to others.

The maps are USGS Topographical maps, each stained with something relevant to the idea; such as coffee, mud or dyes made from natural materials. Many of the objects were collected from the place depicted on the map, or from the person(s) involved. The pieces are coated with acrylic medium and wax to protect the surfaces from dirt and sun.