Greenville Center for Creative Arts
My approach to art making uses research about invisible constructs of thoughts, narratives and stories. My practice employs different disciplines to understand the human capacity of engaging systems. Concepts that intrigue me are harmony and chaos, communication networks, and the use of binary methodology. I incorporate color theory as a way of describing binary beliefs. Much like a scientist, I develop a hypothesis of “what if” and then explore if my ideas will work. My approach begins by constructing sculptural patterns and structures in the real, allowing me to fully understand how the works organize and grow. One example is a sculpture I made using the two systems of thought researched by a behavioral economist who described risks and rewards. He states that a binary system or grid is the invisible construct used to create order for society. As an example, mapping systems are evident in our roads and street signs. Also, architects use binary systems for building. Research suggests a second system for risk and creative thought is developed by jutting off of the grid for dynamic, isomorphic growth. This geometric pattern is where creativity, risk, and a host of other more sinister behaviors such as gambling, and lying develop. My work is self-derivative. Taking what I learned from the sculptural structures, I painted this body of work. I incorporate stenciled numbers into some of the paintings as I decipher risk as it relates to statistics. Researching how information is shared on the web made me realize that our digital footprint increasingly describes our identity in the form of numbers. With the latest development of AI, I question how it will alter our reality and ability to seek fact based truth. Some of my paintings question how lying is woven into our communications. All of my work aims to create conversation, broaden critical thinking and deepen our understanding of the human condition.
