INDIVISIBLE
2024
Encaustic, Pigment, Brass on Plywood
46.5” x 46.5” x 2”
Words from the artist:
l've thought about this one for years.
When I first dreamt of the INDIVISIBLE flag concept, I always envisioned it in this medium. I am very proud of this effort. The quality of this piece, and the opportunity to realize a vision decades in the making, make this a very unique artwork. The challenge was exciting with a steep learning curve as It's always an adventure to learn new techniques and incorporate unusual materials. It also warms my heart to know this piece is going to live locally - I love to check on these from time to time.
There are a few key works of art that have made an impression on me, however, there is one that seems to have made a larger impact than most. That being Jasper Johns's 1954-55 FLAG which lives at the MoMA in New York City. Johns made 40 of these works ultimately, and one is currently on display at the Broad Museum in DTLA. Several things still hit home when I view the work; mainly the multiple panels and material - encaustic or wax-based paints used to make the piece. I knew that I would love to take a swing at the medium at some point. Typical of my attempts, I had no concept of how much I bit off until I was underway. Which ultimately was a blessing and lesson in patience. Although I've never worked with encaustic paints on this scale, I have worked a great deal with beeswax, and love everything about it. The challenge was exciting and figuring out how to incorporate the brass stars was a mental pretzel in itself. I've got a few more l would like to make to scratch that itch.
2024
Encaustic, Pigment, Brass on Plywood
46.5” x 46.5” x 2”
Words from the artist:
l've thought about this one for years.
When I first dreamt of the INDIVISIBLE flag concept, I always envisioned it in this medium. I am very proud of this effort. The quality of this piece, and the opportunity to realize a vision decades in the making, make this a very unique artwork. The challenge was exciting with a steep learning curve as It's always an adventure to learn new techniques and incorporate unusual materials. It also warms my heart to know this piece is going to live locally - I love to check on these from time to time.
There are a few key works of art that have made an impression on me, however, there is one that seems to have made a larger impact than most. That being Jasper Johns's 1954-55 FLAG which lives at the MoMA in New York City. Johns made 40 of these works ultimately, and one is currently on display at the Broad Museum in DTLA. Several things still hit home when I view the work; mainly the multiple panels and material - encaustic or wax-based paints used to make the piece. I knew that I would love to take a swing at the medium at some point. Typical of my attempts, I had no concept of how much I bit off until I was underway. Which ultimately was a blessing and lesson in patience. Although I've never worked with encaustic paints on this scale, I have worked a great deal with beeswax, and love everything about it. The challenge was exciting and figuring out how to incorporate the brass stars was a mental pretzel in itself. I've got a few more l would like to make to scratch that itch.
2024
Encaustic, Pigment, Brass on Plywood
46.5” x 46.5” x 2”
Words from the artist:
l've thought about this one for years.
When I first dreamt of the INDIVISIBLE flag concept, I always envisioned it in this medium. I am very proud of this effort. The quality of this piece, and the opportunity to realize a vision decades in the making, make this a very unique artwork. The challenge was exciting with a steep learning curve as It's always an adventure to learn new techniques and incorporate unusual materials. It also warms my heart to know this piece is going to live locally - I love to check on these from time to time.
There are a few key works of art that have made an impression on me, however, there is one that seems to have made a larger impact than most. That being Jasper Johns's 1954-55 FLAG which lives at the MoMA in New York City. Johns made 40 of these works ultimately, and one is currently on display at the Broad Museum in DTLA. Several things still hit home when I view the work; mainly the multiple panels and material - encaustic or wax-based paints used to make the piece. I knew that I would love to take a swing at the medium at some point. Typical of my attempts, I had no concept of how much I bit off until I was underway. Which ultimately was a blessing and lesson in patience. Although I've never worked with encaustic paints on this scale, I have worked a great deal with beeswax, and love everything about it. The challenge was exciting and figuring out how to incorporate the brass stars was a mental pretzel in itself. I've got a few more l would like to make to scratch that itch.