Load Bearing

I often work in series because I like seeing how one idea changes from piece to piece. These works were made with intent. The dark forms press down. The ochre pushes back up. It isn’t background. It gives each piece its force.

I used shades of black to keep the work focused. Some areas feel dense. Others open through scraped marks, dragged paint, and collage. In some pieces, graphite lines inside the collage pull your eye across the surface.

The optical experience matters. From farther away, the pieces read as strong and simple. Up close, the black shifts, the ochre moves, and each piece starts working in its own way.