Artist Statement
We've reached a point in time when people talk on their cell phones even while they walk from meeting to meeting. Spending time alone reflecting is becoming a somewhat rare event, so much so that I worry it is becoming a lost art. I am interested in creating art that encourages reflection on one¡¯s own perceptions, memory and thinking.
I have investigated this topic via multiple approaches. Solitude and self-reflection are themes that recur throughout my art. Many of my paintings feature individuals spending time alone reflecting. As a cognitive psychologist, I can't help but be fascinated by how individuals' personal backgrounds and histories affect their interpretations of these paintings and others. In addition to showing individuals engaged in self-reflection, other paintings are self reflective in nature and designed in an effort to bring a reflective experience to others.
In one series, I explored the reasons why people may spend less time reflecting now than they once did. I am currently working on a series that explores the contribution of individuals' background to their perceptions of images.
