Rationale, Rationalization, Rash...
As a younger artist, I explored the art themes all artists are required to explore before they croak- family, illness, place, childhood, self... you get the picture. Some of the art resulting from these explorations was good, most of it okay, and some of it recently left my parent's attic in contractor grade garbage bags. At this point, I seek to create art representing what I find visually and culturally interesting. I'm sure in some way this art still addresses the previously mentioned required art themes, but maybe in a more enjoyable way with a lighter hand. I was inspired to look at my artmaking practice this way thanks to a kid I taught years ago who made paintings about Burl Ives and corndogs. I enjoy narrative. The people I adore most in this world are great storytellers. Those unique individuals who can turn a seemingly mundane occurence into an epic tale complete with character voices and sound effects. With my photographs and constructions, I attempt to tell some stories. My influences include Piero della Francesca, Patsy Cline and unnecessary plastic objects.