This painting was an experiment of creating interest, movement, and beauty by wiping out portions to reveal different colors of the brightly toned canvas.
Beneath the Grand’s connection to the Grand River is twofold. The gypsum was obtained from the former Alabastine Mine, which extends beneath the Grand River in Grand Rapids, MI. The sculpture suggests water, movement, and rocks of the Grand River.
Our Rivers are being threatened. Like Flint Mi many cities are suffering from lead pipes and lead in the water. This piece is constructed totally of wood.
A "Magic Carpet" like the surface of water. Made of cut paper colored with oil paint, with ripples, swirls, lily pads, creatures in relief. Shown hanging on wall, loosely over canvas supported by painted board; it may also be suspended "free-floating" fro
The Grand River has along history of rising and falling throughout the years and the seasons, before humans ever laid eyes on it and ever since. It is both starkly beautiful and, sometimes, menacing in its power.
Downtown Grand Rapids looking north toward the Pearl Street bridge and the Grand River at night and the bridge lights are illuminated with light streaks