Orbital Offerings

With Orbital Offerings, I merge the classical idea of a still life—where objects are typically motionless and silent—with the literal stillness of space, where sound cannot travel. Although the objects appear to orbit an unseen center, their hush underscores the paradox of being in motion within a realm defined by silence. This interplay between weightlessness, quiet, and familiar forms highlights the tension between traditional notions of “still life” and the boundless, soundless expanse of the cosmos.

By placing a “still life” in the silent void of space, I also invite reflection on what “life” might mean in a realm devoid of sound or typical signs of vitality. The objects—familiar yet seemingly alive as they orbit—underscore the mystery of existence and the possibility of life emerging in places we least expect. This tension between earthly forms and cosmic vastness encourages us to rethink our assumptions about where life can flourish and how it might manifest.

Feast of Folly
With Feast of Folly,  I transform the classical still life into a theatrical display of distortion and decadence. Swathed in deep greens and rich reds, organic shapes teeter between harmony and chaos, challenging the notion of a tranquil arrangement. Although these forms hint at a sumptuous banquet, their exaggerated presence blurs the line between feast and illusion.

By staging a “still life” that oscillates between indulgence and trickery, I invite reflection on what is truly served before us. Are these extravagant offerings tangible morsels or figments of the imagination? In this tension between opulence and deceit, the painting asks viewers to look twice—reminding us that appearances can be as fluid and malleable as the brushstrokes that define them.

Echoes Unbound:
Memories Adrift

In this series consisting of four oil paintings, I invite you to embark on a journey across the mysterious expanse of memory's waters.

Four vessels, suspended in an ethereal darkness, carry enigmatic cargoes upon their shadowy decks.

These are not mere boats;
they are vessels of the soul, laden with the weight of experiences and lingering echoes of the past.
At first glance, the objects adorning these floating sanctuaries may elude identification.
Deliberately obscured, they beckon the viewer into a realm of ambiguity and introspection.

In leaving them unrecognizable, I aim to unsettle, to prompt discomfort, and to challenge the observer to confront the intangible remnants of their own history.

The essence of this series lies in the metaphorical journey we all undertake to navigate the depths of our consciousness.

Just as our bodies bear the imprint of our life's encounters, so too do these spectral vessels bear the burden of our unspoken truths and unresolved sorrows.

Each brushstroke is a testament to the weight we carry, the memories we harbor, and the silent struggles we endure.

Nine to Repetition

Put your frown upside down