The
Mystery of Meaning
8"
x 10"Ink
on Paper2007Sold
The theme
of this highly charged drawing is the mythic concept of cosmic
origins, specifically the connection between inner and outer,
the microcosm and the macrocosm. A seemingly endless array of
elaborately decorated eyes populates the picture plane - large
intricate ones in the central cloud, smaller ones in the surrounding
darkness. The cloud-like space in the center represents an explosion
of sorts - beginnings and becomings - arising from the depths.
The eyes represent a multitude of beings, souls, energies. This
drawing is incredibly detailed; you can see close-ups below.
My abstract artwork is very process-oriented and carries a spiritual
meaning related to the mystery of existence and a reverence
for the unfolding process of life. The designs in this drawing
arose spontaneously in a stream-of-consciousness manner. While
working on drawings that are this detailed, I become so immersed
in the work that drawing the images becomes a meditative process
through which I strive to achieve balance amidst chaos (similar
to the concept of mushin). The colors and designs arise spontaneously
and reflect my interest in tribal and aboriginal art, specifically
in the act of storytelling through nonrepresentational means.
My abstract art is also heavily inspired by my world travels,
particularly my visits to remote tribal villages in the Kutch
region of India, as well as my visits to temples and roadside
shrines in Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal.
Close-ups:
