Selected Work
Pattern
Geometric shapes and repetition of pattern are common themes within indigenous designs. Typically, they represent geographic direction, calendar time and/or elements of the non-material world. Others were used to designate specific tribes and regions.
Most of my early work was influenced by these ancient patterns. Underneath each primary pattern I have incorporated complimentary or contrasting components of street art to enhance the complexity of each piece.
Nest
As my collection of images grew through continued travel, I was motivated to develop a greater level of texture and tension within each piece. My first attempt was focused around the concept of building layers of constructed patterns on top of primary images. The net result is reminiscent of a nest exhibiting three dimensional qualities-especially went printed at scale.
Symbol
The circular form is ideal for telling visual stories representing a sequence of events through time. It's an element that appears often within the indigenous art work of Latin America. I have created a modern adaptation of these symbols by integrating the colors and textures of captured wall paint with regional wall art representing a unique aesthetic or an important cultural statement.
Caminito
Caminito is a small section of the La Boca Neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its colorful in structure and its history with an eclectic street life that becomes supercharged when the famous Boca Juniors host a game. On my first visit, I couldn't help but notice the colorful wall of its harbor. Years of erosion and repaint had created organic patterns of soft pastels and blacks. The inspiration was immediate and represented by the work within.
