I first started to use wooden cradled boards as a support in addition to
the primed linen that most painters use, years ago. I realized it opened up more possibilities
and I began to carve into and apply other materials to the rigid surface.
The Winding Path |
I’ve always been inspired to paint the strength that humanity often
shows when responding to societal challenges. The first “broken painting” I did
was a very personal piece. I painted it around 1987. It was about two of my
grandparents leaving behind their former life and coming to America and safety,
each as orphans. I used the plaster shards to represent the broken world they
left behind but always carried with them.
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