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Artist Statement

Recently, my artistic sojourn has taken me into the 'World of Pristine Portraits' by substituting the flower as figure combined with the traditions of the still-life format. Digitally recording imagery in the camera-less (scanned) photograph. I use life's cycle of birth to death, looking at colors, shapes, forms and backgrounds to create a 'Pristine Portrait; reminiscent of individuals being symbolized by a particular flower or plant.

Once recorded these images are enlarged and printed with pigmented inks on archival papers, averaging 30" to 45" in size. As colors and imags fade from vibrancy, wither and final decay they depict the passage of time and age ebbing away. The nature discolsed portraits hold a compelling compendium of familiarity, doubt and wonder.

Most infulential in my artwork are my childhood memories and dreams. Four years as a refugee in the Displaced Persons Camp at the end of WWII and immigration to the USA has haunted my work. I was able to create a new inner world for myself. A more acceptable world of beauty and realitly found in the backyards and parks of Chicago allowed me to find the joy of making art. This meditation became a decision for my life's career to be an artist.

Exhibitions of Work

December 2008 - January, 2009
NCAR, Boulder, CO

September 19 - October 24, 2008
Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, CO
Couples Only Show

March 14 - April 19, 2008
Old Firehouse Art Center, Longmont CO
PHOTO SALON: Illuminating Portrayals

September 14 - October 20, 2007
Old Firehouse Art Center, Longmont CO
NOT TO SCALE

October 6-7,October 13-14, 2007
Open Studios
Juried Invitation to view Artist’s Studios

June 1 - August 17, 2007
Nalanda Gallery, Naropa University, Boulder, CO
SMALL WORLDS

April 20 - June2, 2007 Blink Gallery, Boulder, CO

October 26 – February 8, 2007
St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO
Curated by Blink Gallery.
To-Get-HER + A-part, Photography,
Pigmented Ink prints, drawings & paintings.

October 2006 BMoCA, Boulder, CO
Annual Art Auction, Juried Invitation

October 2005 BMoCA, Boulder, CO
Annual Art Auction, Juried Invitation

December 2005 Arvada Art Center, Arvada, CO
Christmas Art Show/Sale

November 2004 BMoCA Annual Art Auction, Juried Invitation

Spring 2003 Exhibitrex Gallery, Boulder, CO

Summer 2003 Anderson Art Center Ranch Mini Auction, Snowmass, CO
Auction of work by artist participating in classes

Spring 2002 Arvada Art Center, Arvada, CO
Mural drawing, in collaboration with and
for Dismas Rotta’s Installation