Artist Statement

I make large scale installations that are based on Modernist ideals: simplying form, eliminating ornament, and arranging pure color.  I play with the idea of making a painting in space.  I am interested in translating illusionary space, like that found in painting, into physical space like that found in sculpture.  I never subscribe completely to either medium.  My process investigates mixing three dimensional elements on two dimensional painted surfaces-sculptural painting.  The materials vary according to the visual effects I am trying to achieve.  The elements are found made, and painted, then compiled, collected, and constructed.  I base each structure on a limited palette and a set of predetermined conditions: building, composing, and removing elements.