The Black Universe
2020.
This series is inspired by ancient human life, philosophy (especially relating to Zen Buddhism), and the color black, tapping into themes of womanhood, rebirth, botanical life and altered states of consciousness.
“The figures I paint are humans and goddesses throughout art history hybridized with contemporary women. They are philosopher-queens. They move through the world and occupy various selves and states of mind. I mean for them to show the timeless depths of ourselves.”
The Huntress | 96x78 inches | Carbon black gesso, oil and acrylic on canvas (unstretched) | 2020
The Pharaoh | 52x72 inches | Carbon black gesso and acrylic on canvas | 2020
The Black Universe | 18x22 inches | Carbon black gesso and acrylic on canvas (framed) | 2020
The Philosopher | 60x60 inches | Carbon black gesso and acrylic on canvas | 2020
The Stoned Ape | 54x68 inches | Carbon black gesso and acrylic on canvas | 2020
The More You Know | 35x35 inches | Carbon black gesso, oil and acrylic on canvas (framed) | 2020
The Vines That Be | 32x32 inches | Carbon black gesso and acrylic on canvas (unstretched) | 2020
The Immeasurable Heaven | 90x42 inches | Carbon black gesso on canvas | 2020
The Cave | 96x60 inches | Carbon black gesso and acrylic on canvas (unstretched) | 2020
The Natural World | 42x66 inches | Carbon black gesso and oil on canvas | 2020
But It Gives Me Power | 42x60 inches | Carbon black gesso, oil and acrylic on canvas | 2019 (SOLD)
The Wedding | 100x72 inches | Carbon black gesso and acrylic on canvas | 2020