Cosmographies
Mixed media paintings, some fairly large and heavily layered.
The Webb telescope, advancements in quantum physics, and the explosion of AI are extending our visual reach in unprecedented ways. In this climate I find myself recalling my childhood fascination with astronomy (the Apollo 11 landing left a mark on my six-year-old psyche); the clairvoyant channeling of Jane Roberts (who lived down the road from me in Elmira, New York); and that old science fiction trope that all our radio and television broadcasts have been traveling through the heavens for the past century, listened to by aliens. Add Johannes Kepler to the mix, his notion that the celestial spheres make a sort of soul music, coupled with my own imaginal whimsy that everything written, said, or thought might, why not, somehow leak out of our atmosphere into the heavens, and you get the fantasia behind this ongoing series.
“Too Many Ghosts” Acrylic, papers, string on upholstery fabric. 38” x 58” 2023
Detail: “Too Many Ghosts” Acrylic, papers, string on upholstery fabric. 38” x 58” 2023
Detail: “Too Many Ghosts” Acrylic, papers, string on upholstery fabric. 38” x 58” 2023
Detail: “Too Many Ghosts” Acrylic, papers, string on upholstery fabric. 38” x 58” 2023
Detail: “Too Many Ghosts” Acrylic, papers, string on upholstery fabric. 38” x 58” 2023
"Corona". Acrylic, oil, pastel, string, paper, burlap, fabric, peppercorns, daisies, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’10” x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Corona". Acrylic, oil, pastel, string, paper, burlap, fabric, peppercorns, daisies, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’10” x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Corona". Acrylic, oil, pastel, string, paper, burlap, fabric, peppercorns, daisies, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’10” x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Corona". Acrylic, oil, pastel, string, paper, burlap, fabric, peppercorns, daisies, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’10” x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Corona". Acrylic, oil, pastel, string, paper, burlap, fabric, peppercorns, daisies, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’10” x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Corona". Acrylic, oil, pastel, string, paper, burlap, fabric, peppercorns, daisies, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’10” x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Corona". Acrylic, oil, pastel, string, paper, burlap, fabric, peppercorns, daisies, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’10” x 4’10” 2019.
“Are there Etheric Armies?” Acrylic, marker, oil, oil stick, papers, fabric, cold wax, glitter.. 36” x 48”. 2023
Detail: “Are there Etheric Armies?” Acrylic, marker, oil, oil stick, papers, fabric, cold wax, glitter.. 36” x 48”. 2023
Detail: “Are there Etheric Armies?” Acrylic, marker, oil, oil stick, papers, fabric, cold wax, glitter.. 36” x 48”. 2023
Detail: “Are there Etheric Armies?” Acrylic, marker, oil, oil stick, papers, fabric, cold wax, glitter.. 36” x 48”. 2023
“Rabbits Must Eat”. Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, burlap, netting, string, photos, grommets, etc. on unstretched tablecloth, 7’ x 4’8” 2019.
Detail: “Rabbits Must Eat”. Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, burlap, netting, string, photos, grommets, etc. on unstretched tablecloth, 7’ x 4’8” 2019.
“An hour is tired.” Acrylic, oil, oil stick, cold wax, string, daisy petals, gold chains, rubber netting, papers, fabric on canvas. 30” x 40”. 2023
Detail: “An hour is tired.” Acrylic, oil, oil stick, cold wax, string, daisy petals, gold chains, rubber netting, papers, fabric on canvas. 30” x 40”. 2023
Detail: “An hour is tired.” Acrylic, oil, oil stick, cold wax, string, daisy petals, gold chains, rubber netting, papers, fabric on canvas. 30” x 40”. 2023
Detail: “An hour is tired.” Acrylic, oil, oil stick, cold wax, string, daisy petals, gold chains, rubber netting, papers, fabric on canvas. 30” x 40”. 2023
“What Did You Dream Last Night.” Acrylic, papers, velvet, on upholstery fabric. 47” x 56” 2023
Detail: “What Did You Dream Last Night.” Acrylic, papers, velvet, on upholstery fabric. 47” x 56” 2023
Detail: “What Did You Dream Last Night.” Acrylic, papers, velvet, on upholstery fabric. 47” x 56” 2023
Detail: “What Did You Dream Last Night.” Acrylic, papers, velvet, on upholstery fabric. 47” x 56” 2023
“The Haunting Gods.” Acrylic, oil, oil stick, pencil, paper, fabric, plastic netting, string, cold wax, on canvas.. 30” x 40”. 2023
Detail: “The Haunting Gods.” Acrylic, oil, oil stick, pencil, paper, fabric, plastic netting, string, cold wax, on canvas.. 30” x 40”. 2023
Detail: “The Haunting Gods.” Acrylic, oil, oil stick, pencil, paper, fabric, plastic netting, string, cold wax, on canvas.. 30” x 40”. 2023
Detail: “The Haunting Gods.” Acrylic, oil, oil stick, pencil, paper, fabric, plastic netting, string, cold wax, on canvas.. 30” x 40”. 2023
"Like Pterodactyle". Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, string, camera lens, photos, text, coins, charms, metal washers, etc. on unstretched bedspread. Approx. 6’4” x 4’11” 2019.
Detail: "Like Pterodactyle". Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, string, camera lens, photos, text, coins, charms, metal washers, etc. on unstretched bedspread. Approx. 6’4” x 4’11” 2019.
Detail: "Like Pterodactyle". Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, string, camera lens, photos, text, coins, charms, metal washers, etc. on unstretched bedspread. Approx. 6’4” x 4’11” 2019.
Detail: "Like Pterodactyle". Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, string, camera lens, photos, text, coins, charms, metal washers, etc. on unstretched bedspread. Approx. 6’4” x 4’11” 2019.
Detail: "Like Pterodactyle". Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, string, camera lens, photos, text, coins, charms, metal washers, etc. on unstretched bedspread. Approx. 6’4” x 4’11” 2019.
Detail: "Like Pterodactyle". Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, string, camera lens, photos, text, coins, charms, metal washers, etc. on unstretched bedspread. Approx. 6’4” x 4’11” 2019.
Detail: "Like Pterodactyle". Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, string, camera lens, photos, text, coins, charms, metal washers, etc. on unstretched bedspread. Approx. 6’4” x 4’11” 2019.
Detail: "Like Pterodactyle". Powdered dye, acrylic, papers, fabric, string, camera lens, photos, text, coins, charms, metal washers, etc. on unstretched bedspread. Approx. 6’4” x 4’11” 2019.
"The Unburied Legs". Acrylic, oil, pastel, papers, fabric, string, talcum powder, ties, photos, belts, etc. on unstretched landscaping tarp. Approx. 6’ x 4’9”, 2019.
Detail: "The Unburied Legs". Acrylic, oil, pastel, papers, fabric, string, talcum powder, ties, photos, belts, etc. on unstretched landscaping tarp. Approx. 6’ x 4’9”, 2019.
Detail: "The Unburied Legs". Acrylic, oil, pastel, papers, fabric, string, talcum powder, ties, photos, belts, etc. on unstretched landscaping tarp. Approx. 6’ x 4’9”, 2019.
Detail: "The Unburied Legs". Acrylic, oil, pastel, papers, fabric, string, talcum powder, ties, photos, belts, etc. on unstretched landscaping tarp. Approx. 6’ x 4’9”, 2019.
Detail: "The Unburied Legs". Acrylic, oil, pastel, papers, fabric, string, talcum powder, ties, photos, belts, etc. on unstretched landscaping tarp. Approx. 6’ x 4’9”, 2019.
Detail: "The Unburied Legs". Acrylic, oil, pastel, papers, fabric, string, talcum powder, ties, photos, belts, etc. on unstretched landscaping tarp. Approx. 6’ x 4’9”, 2019.
Detail: "The Unburied Legs". Acrylic, oil, pastel, papers, fabric, string, talcum powder, ties, photos, belts, etc. on unstretched landscaping tarp. Approx. 6’ x 4’9”, 2019.
"Vestibule". Acrylic, oil, pastel, burlap, string, fabric, paper, cheesecloth, paper straws, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’6’ x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Vestibule". Acrylic, oil, pastel, burlap, string, fabric, paper, cheesecloth, paper straws, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’6’ x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Vestibule". Acrylic, oil, pastel, burlap, string, fabric, paper, cheesecloth, paper straws, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’6’ x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Vestibule". Acrylic, oil, pastel, burlap, string, fabric, paper, cheesecloth, paper straws, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’6’ x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Vestibule". Acrylic, oil, pastel, burlap, string, fabric, paper, cheesecloth, paper straws, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’6’ x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Vestibule". Acrylic, oil, pastel, burlap, string, fabric, paper, cheesecloth, paper straws, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’6’ x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Vestibule". Acrylic, oil, pastel, burlap, string, fabric, paper, cheesecloth, paper straws, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’6’ x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Vestibule". Acrylic, oil, pastel, burlap, string, fabric, paper, cheesecloth, paper straws, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’6’ x 4’10” 2019.
Detail: "Vestibule". Acrylic, oil, pastel, burlap, string, fabric, paper, cheesecloth, paper straws, etc. on unstretched canvas. 5’6’ x 4’10” 2019.