My paintings are about the tension and balance between perception and reality. Color and form are all around us in everyday life in a playful juxtaposition and I use both in exploring perceptions. A painting is a two-dimensional object but changes in color and shadow may imply depth indicating something in existence behind an object. Geometric forms next to organic swirls of color create a conversation exchange between two different objects. When lines are added an additional element emerges connecting the two.

As I work to create straight lines I also push against the requirement wanting to tip the box over and see how it lands. My relationship with myself is a similar reflection of feeling boundaries and pushing to break free of the demands of everyday life. Cleaning house, while a necessary task, is much less exciting that playing in the yard. I attempt to find that balance while wanting to tip the stack over at regular intervals.

By applying paint, and then taking it off, the transparency and light of the background shows through. Adding collage elements reflects the complexity of perception. Painting over the collage mixes the difference of the surface and makes it harder to tell what is on top and what is below. The background areas that are still visible are an indication of what was hidden but still seek to gain entry.  A similar tension is created with areas of paint that are consistent and solid and transparent layers that show the texture beneath. In each case the painting is a silent dialogue seeking to create peace between disparate elements.