Statement
My artwork employs abstract imagery to elucidate the human experience in relation to the inner and outer worlds. With a quixotic nod to science, science fiction and scientific theories, my work suggests a micro to macro continuum inherent to nature.
In my paintings I incorporate a process that is intentional yet improvisational by pouring, dripping and sometimes brushing paint onto raw canvas or high quality silk. I strive to create a sense of movement and growth by incorporating the Chinese philosophical principle of Yin-Yang, a (passive-active) duality that is always mutable, alternating and interchanging. This principle also informs the composition of my paintings, especially with regards to the interplay of positive and negative space. I believe true mastery is knowing when to paint… and when not to paint. Ultimately, what I aspire to is to create compelling works of art that can be objects of contemplation and meditations on nature and beauty.
I’ve always resonated with the saying “the artist should always seek the place of revolution” which can mean such things as refuting stylistic trends, non-conformity in society, always challenging oneself and meeting the needs of a restless creative spirit. Sometimes it involves literally going to spaces and places where great change is occurring. It is for these very reasons that first led me to Bushwick, Brooklyn in 2007 as one of the first artists to pioneer a full-time studio there (until 2016), and to work in Beijing, China, from 2004 to 2008, establishing a part-time studio practice in order to connect with my cultural heritage.
Likewise, an artistic revolution is underway in the digital world. Technologies including blockchain, tokenization and VR (Virtual Reality) are catalyzing entirely new mediums for artistry, assurances of identity, authenticity and ownership in a more democratic way. I believe that the vitality of an artwork is largely dependent on the number of eyes that view it, and in the digital medium and metaverses I have the opportunity to expand my audience exponentially.