Collaging the Translucent
I've always been captivated by the way translucent materials interact with light, shifting and evolving with every glance. Like a lenticular image, these works reveal hidden textures and layered narratives as you move around them. Playing with transparency, light, and shadow, you can explore the tension between what is seen and what remains concealed—it’s and invitation to step closer, shift your perspective, and uncover what lies beneath.
Lucid Dreamscapes: Shadows & Specters Front View An ethereal narrative through layered transparencies, antique embellishments, and spectral imagery. This layered composition intends to captures the delicate balance between the dreamlike and the tangible, inviting you into a hauntingly beautiful world where shadows and light coexist.
Lucid Dreamscapes Front Angled View Multi-layered translucent & semi-translucent collage, acrylic paint, inks, found objects & epoxy clay. This artwork features led lights that illuminate the interior.
Lucid Dreamscapes At the base of this piece you'll find the 3D collage that changes visibility depending on your viewing angle and whether you have chosen to look at the art with it's internal lights on or off.
Veils Layers, elevations and transparency allow the composition to shift as you view it from multiple angles.
Veils Layers, elevations and transparency allow the composition to shift as you view it from multiple angles.
Veils Layers, elevations and transparency allow the composition to shift as you view it from multiple angles.
Chrysalid Construct A surreal narrative of transformation and emergence, this work juxtaposes mechanical elements with organic forms. The central figure, flanked by symbols of rebirth, unfolds against a backdrop of vibrant patterns. Textured layers suggest the delicate tension between structure and metamorphosis.
New Nouveau Multi-layered translucent & semi-translucent collage, acrylic paint, inks, found objects & epoxy clay
New Nouveau At its heart, this work pays homage to the ornate, the feminine, and the enduring allure of Art Nouveau.
"Temperance" #14 Tarot Series This translucent collage captures the essence of balance and harmony by uniting contrasting elements into a singular, cohesive vision. Layers of black and white figures are intricately intertwined, symbolizing the alchemical process of blending opposites to achieve equilibrium. The ethereal transparency of the materials reinforces the delicate interplay between duality and unity, creating a visual metaphor for the inner calm found through integration. Accents of text, metallic details, and soft textures hint at the transformative nature of moderation, offering a contemporary interpretation of this timeless archetype.
A re-interpretation of "The Unseen" as a 3 dimensional, transparent collage tethered to it's frame. I so genuinely enjoy pushing the boundaries between opacity and clarity, a tangible metaphor for perception and hidden truths.
Melancholy of Isolde Rich with symbolism, this piece tells the tragic tale of Isolde through deep, moody colors and delicate textures. The translucent layering creates a dreamlike quality, while the skeletal imagery conveys the tension between love and mortality. Gilded elements echo her timeless legend.
Measure of Man Side View
Magdalena This haunting piece captures the ethereal beauty of Magdalena in muted, earthy tones. The fractured portrait is adorned with intricate detailing, reflecting themes of sacrifice, devotion, and inner conflict. Gold accents shimmer delicately, hinting at light within the darkness.
Measure of Man A compelling study of masculinity and identity through the ages, this collage weaves vintage imagery with industrial motifs. Sepia tones and measuring devices symbolize the construct of societal expectations, challenging the viewer to ponder what defines a man’s worth.
Messenger of Measures Angled View reveals more of the composition. Multi-layered translucent & semi-translucent collage, acrylic paint, inks, found objects & epoxy clay
Messenger of Measures A merger of abstract geometry with classical portraiture.
3-D Structures for Collaging the Translucent, every layer and every angle is addressed.
Forever Frida A tribute to Frida Kahlo, this piece incorporates a black-and-white tulip, delicately placed to form a Día de los Muertos-inspired mask—a nod to Frida’s heritage. This layered narrative of vibrant patterns and fiery colors mirrors her spirit—fierce, passionate, and unyielding despite the injuries and loss she endured.
Forever Frida Watch the collage transform as Frida is viewed from different angles. Delicate details hint at the pain, beauty, and strength that defined her legacy.
Forever Frida Possibly my favorite angle of this piece, here you can truly see how the black-and-white tulip transforms her face into a Día de los Muertos-inspired mask. The variegations in the tulip petals create the look of tear-like scars, a poignant reflection of Frida’s personal struggles.