2016 works

I was trying to design/create a work that captured a time period in my life where I had very little money, but it never entered my thoughts as I was incredibly happy. 

I called this period "LIFE ON HOLD", simply living in the moment.

The fun of the creation process is not knowing what will evolve whether it could be abstract or known.

I was at the bar having some very discounted drinks on a Monday night with a lifelong friend who was bartending.

I was down to my very last dollar. Looked down at it when the concept was staring back at me. 

I really loved carving this work over a three-month period. Especially trying to get the lettering as accurate as possible.

It encompassed all I loved about art from being Pop to traditional with even some scrolls!!

I followed up LIFE ON HOLD WITH :

TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME

I think the message in this one is pretty clear but it was important to me to use the older version of the $100 bill.

I loved the ornate quality of it and was excited to bring the scroll work to a larger than life 3d work. 

A special thanks to my dad who went to many banks trying to hunt down this version of the bill for me to scale off.

ANASTRATA MIRRORS

I began the Anastrata series as my first venture into making a stylized commercial series of mirrors.

I developed the series to be viewed in two halves. One side being the mirror and the other complimenting whether it be a beautiful natural piece of wood or whatever else I may design. 

I also like every mirror I typically make like to design it so it can be hung and look beautiful in any direction.

There are many versions from abstract hand applied ink versions resembling Nebulas , fashion patterns to objects encased in glass. 

I really love creating these works and just have endless ideas for where I can take this series.  

Zycie Mirror (life mirror)

Sadly in June I received a call that my dear friend Mark had unexpectedly passed away. He was truly a brother. We hung out a lot especially playing disc golf where I felt like I was 14 again with no cares in the world.

I carved this work in his memory. A beautiful thriving Poppy  as the flower is symbolic of peace and mourning.