celebration 26, 10/7/2023-4, 32x36” oil & collage on linen
the celebration series was created in 2023-24. during that period, as is obvious, i was obsessed with figures in motion; shooting hoops, diving, dancing. most of the works in this series developed over time…months. and i would come back again and again until i felt the piece was resolved and couldn’t take any more changes.
the viewer is thus immersed in a reality to which they can contribute, creating their own version of what’s transpiring. with each glance i envision them being transported to a place of magic, where gravity is suspended, forgotten memories triggered. a kind of breathing exercise. inbreath, outbreath…
2023 self portrait by the creek, with my colored pencils.