Cosmic Love

As an artist, I study the concept of excavation and discovery and I explore consistent themes of change and evolution. This is the idea behind “Cosmic Love”. I use heavy sculptural layering to explore the dynamic tension between the unintentional stroke and the meticulously planned one. Together, these gestures create connection and movement, and my intuitive mark-making reflect my spirit and the humanness of my experiences.  I’m inspired by the process of building and removing layers in order to reveal what is really underneath - whether what is hidden away in the bottom layers shows our true selves below masks we wear in order to live and protect ourselves in the world, or our emotions that are so complicated and fluid that we only get to the truth once all the complexity and layers are removed.  All layers are at once pristine and messy. Even the simplest of shapes and marks have meaning - especially when made into visual art - and we can’t help but see something and make it personal.  

I believe all human experiences and emotions are important and valuable - often filled with joy but sometimes encumbered with unpredictable and terrible pain. “Cosmic Love” is about loving ourselves and all of our layers.

Oil and Gesso on raw, loose canvas

54 inches by 78 inches

This painting is on raw, un-stretched canvas and can be stretched and framed or framed in a floating frame as in the photo. It can also be hung directly on the wall, as is.