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
This painting was inspired after a rainstorm and watching the light reflect from the water collected on the grass at the edge of a wooded area. The light seemed to dance on the water.
Long exposure photograph of the Blue Bridge in Grand Rapids, MI. Print details: Silicone Edge Graphics Interchangeable print on woven fabric made with advanced sublimation technology, mounted on an aluminum infinity frame.
In terms of spirituality, the spiral can represent the path leading from outer consciousness (materialism, external awareness, ego, outward perception) to the inner soul (enlightenment, unseen essence, nirvana, cosmic awareness).
Once there was a mile of rapids on the Grand River. In the 1830s dams were built to contain the river. I imagine the frothy sparkling water dancing all day before the dams came.
Part of my Industrial Landscape series, this painting depicts the towering Market Street plant that looms over the Grand River west of town. It looks scary, but it actually converts waste to energy in the surrounding communities. It is due for an upgrade.