Looking

I imagine a lot of you are following me on Instagram, for anyone who isn’t or is just popping in for the first time, look for me there as well, please. It is different content from what I publish here, in particular I like to pretend I am the local beat writer, and regularly do fairly extensive posts about the exhibits that I have seen in my local area. Also, for those of you who don’t know where that is, I live in the Triangle area of Central North Carolina. What you have heard is true- it does, in fact, rule.

At the moment, I am spending a lot of my energy looking for another full-time job. Thanks to all of you who have asked about my search when you run into me. Also and, I am privileged and excited to get to work in clean energy and decarbonization!

It’s been great to have my practice to help sustain me during this time. Thanks (also) to those who have made time for studio visits to look at new ideas – I have moved in a new direction with my painting. I could probably have made 100 more paintings utilizing cubes, but not learned any more from it* (and- of course- I have learned so much). While this new body of work is still taking shape, the small piece above, “through”, (which is in the group show “12×12” at Artspacenc atm) is indicative. Yes, it is an homage to Albers, and also to the Light and Space artists. I think it will more clearly point audiences at looking, by being more directly about color. I hope it will allow me to more successfully foreground contradictions, and engage audiences in thinking about the many places in our life where holding two truths at the same time can be crucial for us moving “through.”

I am looking forward to a number of things as well ( did I mention my practice is sustaining me?). *I will get to put a “period” on a body of work that sustained me for 7 years next summer. Also and, I will be getting the chance to do some more curating in 2025, both of which will be group shows and located locally. The artists that have said yes to working with me are fantastic creators, and I can’t wait for all of us to share our vision with you. And in case you thought I couldn’t possibly be any more vague, I will be programming something with Tiger Strikes Asteroid in Greenville, South Carolina in the September-October timeframe. I will also have a piece in a show in Texas in December for anyone in Austin. More details to come – the kids call this a teaser, I think. Hope you’re looking forward to looking at the shows!