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artist statement

I perceive myself as a dedicated Baroque-Minimalist obsessed with the formal aesthetic issues of the Phenomenon-of-the-LINE, and its inherent context combat with circle/square/1st-issues; AND, much non-overt social commentary through simplistic cross-cultural symbols. I have very catholic tastes but very discriminating about craft/ content/context mix and projected sense-of-purpose.

 

Since quality is always subjective hopefully we recognize craft as our first responsibility; therewith, we develop our own language of freedom that means to resolve issues of aesthetic "progress" and sociometric dynamics. Internally we just might seek quintessential endorphin demographics, an unique Zeitgeist for a very personal vocabulary while avoiding the temptations of the studio becoming a factory; and, let us absorb every bit and throw of technology, yet principally hands-on. So much like life itself, ALL art is narrative, quite simply, PERSPECTIVE & AGENDA for the living.

 

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Houston, Texas

skills

Currently involved with Painting, Reliefs and research & experiments  with the basic 20 universal scribbles and 17 primary placements (compositions), as recognized in all cultures throughout all recorded history.


Extensive model making and clay modeling skills with a very wide range of media, including electronics for a family of 16 performance ROBOTTs (1980's).

Many years of experience, clay and wax modeling (prior to foundry casting) preparing BAS-RELIEF plaques, including: seals, scenes and portraits of politicans, historical and sports figures, philanthropists and celebrities for fine art studio funds.

collaborative interests

Painting & reliefs investigating the 24 basic  marks/scribbles found in all cultures; therewith, addressing my on-going concerns with the geometric variables of the Phenomena-of-a-Line tiling processes discovered March 7, 1972

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