New Work Showing in September

Curator’s Choice: A Dual Exhibition with Carol Barber + William Bennett

Upon transitioning to a home studio, my work evolved into using acrylic paint because of its faster drying times. The nature of the acrylic paint and different Golden brand gel mediums opened up many new layering possibilities. As I continue to use paint as a medium, the digital art that I did early in my career still influences me. This manifests through experimentations with materials and layering of paint. My latest work involves painting directly on transparent substrates and suspending acrylic paint on top of clear acrylic gel. These methods present unique layering techniques all my own. September 6 – 27, 2024, I will be showing with the sculptor, William Bennet, in the Dové Gallery at Second Street Gallery. My new work will include paintings on clear Dura-lar film. The colors in these paintings represent memories of closely watching blown bubbles as a child when I walked the parking lot of our apprtment complex. Also in the exhibit will be paintings on wooden panels inspired by fair rides at night. The annual fair coming to rural southside Virgina was a magical and exciting contrast from daily life. Watching, sketching, and listening to videos of fair rides on Youtube influenced all of this work in some way, whether it be color, gesture, or shape. Looking forward to sharing panel paintings in the coming weeks!