We the People II

Against the Current III, 2022. Graphite & oil on wood panel, 20x16".  Brunswick Gallery, 223 West Railroad Street, Missoula, MT. The exhibition runs September 6th - 22nd, 2024. In conjunction with the show, a panel discussion on Art & Democracy will take place on September 12th at Missoula Art Museum including Mayor Andrea Davis and MAM Director Laura Millin. For more information, call 406.726.5044.

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Insecta Integra

Luna Moth, 2024. Graphite & oil on art board, 5x7" (Sold). This group exhibition opens on November 1st at Gallery 709, located at 709 Ronan Street, Missoula, MT. For more information, visit their website or call 406.541.7100. All are welcome to a public reception, Friday, November 1st, 5-9pm.

 

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Cyber Monday

Kingfisher, 2023. Graphite & oil on wood panel, 10x8" (sold). Cyber Monday, December 2nd at Radius Gallery. This one-day event is exclusively online. 120 North Higgins Avenue in Missoula. For more information, visit the website, call 406.541.7070 or email [email protected]

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Artist's Statement

As a narrative painter my objective is to present the essential elements of a story: a character or two, a sense of place and time, a moment of connection, tension or reflection. I seek figures, symbols and scenarios that are both personally compelling and socially relevant. With careful measures of clarity and ambiguity, I hope to create imaginative space for viewers to bring their own perspectives and experiences into the tale. One of my supreme joys is hearing stories that arise in response to the paintings.

Thematically I am concerned with traditions, stereotypes and myths that shape identity as well as relationships to home and family, to work, community and place. I explore these with equal interest in the actual and the metaphorical, striving always to combine convincing naturalism with provocative symbolism.

Gathering Storm, 2021. Graphite & oil on wood panel, 24x36" Sold
Gathering Storm, 2021. Graphite & oil on wood panel, 24x36" Sold
Ravenous, 2010. Oil on canvas, 16x20". Sold
Ravenous, 2010. Oil on canvas, 16x20". Sold