In my work I explore the sense of power from exposing myself figuratively and literally on the canvas. Acting as my own model, I become the figurative subject in my work, confronted by my own sense of vulnerability and fragility. Ironically, I have found that therein lies the strength and feeling of personal power that propels or “drives” me to struggle with getting the paint onto the canvas and convey my soul to the viewer.

The majority of these works, painted during this year are a series based on one composition that I have found particularly compelling. The series, entitled, “Elemental Id”, deals with myself in the world. However, in painting these pictures, I hope that I connect with something universal in others. My wish, in part, is to create an emotional response in the viewer, and the emotion does not need to be the emotions that I experienced while painting. Using the paint to help communicate that which cannot be spoken has become endlessly fascinating and thoroughly addictive. I wish never to be cured.

December, 2008