I am most interested in the figure, whether it be in an interior, exterior or an undefined atmospheric space. Through expressive mark making and color choice, the figure is formed and solidified in its environment. Not so much capturing a likeness of a particular person but rather a gesture and mood that contributes to the narrative of the painting. My main influences are the artists of the Bay Area Figurative movement including David Park, Richard Deibenkorn and Elmer Bischoff as well as Cezanne, Bonnard and Matisse.
Education
B.A. - Fine Art/ Painting, Western Connecticut State University, 1993
Vermont Studio Center, 1993
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2022 - 'New Work' (two person) - Judy Black Gallery, CT
2020 - 'New Work' (solo) - Washington Depot, CT
- 'Configuring the Figure' - Five Points Annex, Torrington, CT
2018 - 'The Female Perspective' - @287 Gallery, Danbury, CT
2016 - 'Figuratively' - A&F Gallery, Danbury, CT
- 'The Painted Figure' - Duffy Gallery at Canterbury School, New Milford, CT
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024 - 'Summer Show' - Georgetown Arts & Culture, CT
2023 - 'No Stranger Among Us' - Alloft Gallery, CT
- 'A View of Humanity' - Five Points Gallery, CT
2020 - 'Members Show' - Washington Art Association, Washington Depot, CT
- 'Small Works' Juried Show - Five Points Gallery, Torrington, CT
2019 - 'Small Works' Juried Show - Five Points Gallery, Torrington, CT
2017 - 'In Retrospect' - A&F Gallery, Danbury, CT
- 'Small Works on Paper' Invitational, Blue Mountain Gallery, NYC
- 'End Works' - @287 Gallery, Danbury, CT
2016 - 'Small Works on Paper' - Invitational, Blue Mountain Gallery, NYC
- 'Thoughts of Summer' - A&F Gallery, Danbury, CT
- 'Members Show' - Washington Art Association, Washington Depot, CT
- 8th National Juried Show - Juror: Graham Nickson - Prince Street Gallery, NYC
- 'Local Works' - Gallery @ Still River Edition, Danbury, CT
2015 - Juried Show (second place prize) - Gallery 25, New Milford, CT
- 'The Art of Painting' - National Juried Show - Juror: William Bailey, Washington, CT
2014 - 'Livin' Is Easy' - Gallery 25, New Milford, CT
- 6th National Juried Show - Juror: Lois Dodd - Prince Street Gallery, NYC
2013 - 'New Paintings' (solo) - Molten Java, Bethel, CT
2009 - 'Members Show' - Washington Art Association, Washington Depot, CT
2007 - 'Members Show' - Washington Art Association, Washington Depot, CT
2002 - 'Three Women's Perspective' - Washington Art Association, Washington Depot, CT
2002 - 'Alumni Exhibition' - Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
Selected Publications
Studio Visit Volume 7, 2010, The Open Studios Press, Boston, MA (juried publication)