paper expeditions

this is a collection of narrative images where i have explored mixed media processes, i find the rich layering of imagery best conveys some of the complexity and vulnerability of these journeys. through the use of photographic, found, and drawn images the work has provided me a reflection into my own journey through this life. utilizing the seamless movement between interior and exterior spaces reveals the unpredictability of our passage through this life and to the multiplicity of one's space/place in this world. the use of the house/home becomes a notion that is constantly shifting as we age--moving in and out of people's lives and having them move in and out of ours -- causing us to continually re/define the safety of our spaces. the images do not adhere to our conventional understanding of space, but rather require time to examine the internal logic inherent in each image providing a unique visual experience to be discovered.

my hope is that somehow my personal exploration can transcend the individual and become something that is collective by means of common physical and emotional journeys.

Mixed media collage artwork depicting architectural elements like staircases, railings, utility poles, and a greenhouse, combined with abstract and figurative components. 
an intersection of choices
A mixed media collage depicting a urban scene with a silhouette of a person walking, a window, power lines, and a painting of birds on a wire with a person on the ground, arranged with layered textures and geometric shapes. 
extensions beyond this point
Mixed media collage featuring architectural elements, a painting of a seaside landscape, and geometric patterns, including stairs, a fence, and a bridge. 
how to go from here
A collage artwork combining images of trees, a house, a girl, a window, and a landscape with text elements, created with cutouts and layered paper. 
building future windows
A surreal collage combining architectural elements, leafless trees, clouds, and handwritten text with a muted color palette of whites, beiges, and grays. 
glimpses behind the choices
Mixed media collage of a surreal indoor scene with a large, leafless tree on the left and a girl in a beige dress holding a chain of paper figures. The background features a cloudy sky with sun rays and various architectural elements, creating an abstract and layered composition. 
on the far side of here
Mixed media collage combining photographs of trees and sky with illustrations of architectural features like windows, doors, and a greenhouse, creating a surreal interior and exterior landscape. 
stuck in circular logic
Mixed media collage artwork featuring black silhouette birds perched on a wire along the top, a sun or moon shape on the left, various map fragments in the center, a circular diagram at the bottom, and a branch with a black bird on the right. 
far from the closeness of home
Painting of a classical building with tall columns, a large wooden door, and a patterned sky background. In the foreground, there are leafless trees and geometric structures. 
moving forward through the past
Collage of architectural and urban scene elements including buildings, trees, clocks, maps, and silhouettes of people in shades of blue, beige, and gray. 
portals of perception
Collage of architectural and landscape elements in a neutral color palette, including cut-out houses, trees, stairs, and a person wearing a coat and hat. 
timely transitions

the longscapes