The paintings in this Converse Variations series were started in the unique landscapes of Lake of the Woods, Ontario, where I work each year. The ink washes are based on the lake's movement—variations on canvas recorded at that moment paired with almost two years working time in the studio to slowly study and converse with the marks left behind. Rhythm, memory and time work together to create pieces that show both the impressions left by nature, and the story of my response.
The interpretations of primitive art, culture, or methods in this Primitive Modern series are an attempt to bridge time and to connect in a spiritual way to the ancient world. Drawing from the natural environment at several regional sites largely untouched through time these works represent an attempt to reach deeper into the world of our predecessors. The artworks use natural materials when possible and were created using primitive methods, such as wood fires, rubbings and water found on site yet also incorporate modern methods or materials to create a link between the two environments.
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