Category: Exhibits

In 2016, I was motivated to move in a different direction. So, I tried a new approach that verged on the abstract. I had just seen Bjork perform live and was mesmerized by the crystalline mask she wore on stage that shined like a nimbus under the stage lights. Using photos I found of her in this costume, I cropped the images, edited them, and processed them in my style of pixel art.

A few people at the show opening were able to recognize a face in any of the paintings. Only one person instantly recognized Bjork.

This exhibition opened on June 1 and coincided with the monthly citywide First Friday arts event. This was the first time I publicly exhibited my new style of pixel painting. Initially, I was just going to submit my newest painting, Vesica Piscis (far right). But I was invited to hang more so I hung Kukuly and Sonia (far left) and Sarah 1 (center) as well.

I didn’t think Sarah 1 fit with my other two paintings. This motivated me to finish a second painting of her. In mid-June I replaced it with a new painting of her wearing her regalia for Bonnaroo 2012. This exhibition remained in place through the end of July.

Bonnaroo Girl has been one of my most popular paintings.
The model loved it.