Transience
Duct tape, 12' x 8'
Inspiration for image-making often comes from social interaction. These moments are important and humanity will always be a rich source of material, revealing interest and priorities, hegemony and mores, networking and relationships. Whether directly involved or as an observer, I enjoy the encounters and making references to moments where individuals have come together and are sharing spaces.
‘Transience’, is an image based on a moment of interaction where family and friends came together at an exhibition of art. The shared moment reflects the placement of their value and support. As the figures appear to communicate, sharing a moment, the composition is intended to encourage viewers to feel less of an observer and more as a participant, merging and completing the gathering. Importantly, for me, an aesthetic experience lies somewhere between these integral components: the work, the audience and the encounter. Interestingly, each of these components, and even the memories of them, are at times short lived, impermanent quickly passed over.
Transience
Duct tape, 12' x 8'
Inspiration for image-making often comes from social interaction. These moments are important and humanity will always be a rich source of material, revealing interest and priorities, hegemony and mores, networking and relationships. Whether directly involved or as an observer, I enjoy the encounters and making references to moments where individuals have come together and are sharing spaces.
‘Transience’, is an image based on a moment of interaction where family and friends came together at an exhibition of art. The shared moment reflects the placement of their value and support. As the figures appear to communicate, sharing a moment, the composition is intended to encourage viewers to feel less of an observer and more as a participant, merging and completing the gathering. Importantly, for me, an aesthetic experience lies somewhere between these integral components: the work, the audience and the encounter. Interestingly, each of these components, and even the memories of them, are at times short lived, impermanent quickly passed over.
Transience
Duct tape, 12' x 8'
Inspiration for image-making often comes from social interaction. These moments are important and humanity will always be a rich source of material, revealing interest and priorities, hegemony and mores, networking and relationships. Whether directly involved or as an observer, I enjoy the encounters and making references to moments where individuals have come together and are sharing spaces.
‘Transience’, is an image based on a moment of interaction where family and friends came together at an exhibition of art. The shared moment reflects the placement of their value and support. As the figures appear to communicate, sharing a moment, the composition is intended to encourage viewers to feel less of an observer and more as a participant, merging and completing the gathering. Importantly, for me, an aesthetic experience lies somewhere between these integral components: the work, the audience and the encounter. Interestingly, each of these components, and even the memories of them, are at times short lived, impermanent quickly passed over.
Transience
Duct tape, 12' x 8'
Inspiration for image-making often comes from social interaction. These moments are important and humanity will always be a rich source of material, revealing interest and priorities, hegemony and mores, networking and relationships. Whether directly involved or as an observer, I enjoy the encounters and making references to moments where individuals have come together and are sharing spaces.
‘Transience’, is an image based on a moment of interaction where family and friends came together at an exhibition of art. The shared moment reflects the placement of their value and support. As the figures appear to communicate, sharing a moment, the composition is intended to encourage viewers to feel less of an observer and more as a participant, merging and completing the gathering. Importantly, for me, an aesthetic experience lies somewhere between these integral components: the work, the audience and the encounter. Interestingly, each of these components, and even the memories of them, are at times short lived, impermanent quickly passed over.
Singing Gates
acrylic and charcoal, 48" x 36"
Gates have long featured in the art of Bermuda. Situated along picturesque roads and offering glimpses into beautiful private gardens and vistas, gates also represent denial and control. Gates have also become associated with scandal and politics. I use this familiar icon in this series of four paintings to represent local sites of resistance.
Cow Pass
acrylic, 24" x 36"
Here are three of the paintings from this series in which I have focused on distinctive and peculiar elements appearing in my neighborhood.
Cow Pass is the original name for Khyber Pass, Bermuda.
Cow Pass
acrylic, 24" x 36"
Here are three of the paintings from this series in which I have focused on distinctive and peculiar elements appearing in my neighborhood.
Cow Pass is the original name for Khyber Pass, Bermuda.
Artist Statement
I am driven to create art! I create mixed media visual art that, for the most part, is commentary and provides critique of social realities.
It is also an ongoing exploration of identity and place. At times it is introversive. I respond to what is on my mind and I intend to present my perspective.
While based in Bermuda, I respond to its topical issues- with the understanding that they reflect universal postcolonial themes.
CV/Resume
Selected Awards
• Long Service Award, 20 years, Art Education, Bermuda College, Bermuda
• Cultural Legacy Fund, Grant Award by the Bermuda Arts Council, Bermuda
• Helen DeVitt Jones Graduate Scholarship, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
• Commissioned painting hung for the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to City Hall, Hamilton, Bermuda
• Malcolm Propes Fellowship, for outstanding portfolio,
Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, Georgia
Selected Exhibitions
• Solo
2016. Imagemaking and the Bermudian Artist, Edinburgh Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2008. I See Me, Edinburgh Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2006 Cycle Cycle, Edinburgh Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2004. We Real Cool, Masterworks Gallery ‘Up Front Street Series’, Hamilton, Bermuda
2000. Onions, Edinburgh Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda.
1995. Untitled, Edinburgh Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda. First ‘home’ exhibition
1993. MFA Thesis Exhibition, Rapid Transit Gallery, Savannah, Georgia, USA
1985 MAT Thesis Exhibition, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA
• Group
2023. cowpass2, Bermuda Society of Arts, Hamilton, Bermuda
2020. Bermuda Biennial, Bermuda National Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2019. Pawpaw Bermuda, Gallery One Seventeen, Hamilton, Bermuda
2017. BSOA Invitational Exhibition, Bermuda Society of Arts, Hamilton, Bermuda
2017. Carifesta XIII Exhibition, Barbados Community College, Bridgetown, Barbados
2016. ARTSMITHS: #4, Edinburgh Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2014. Bermuda Biennial, Bermuda National Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2013. I for an I, Bermuda College Art Gallery, Paget, Bermuda. B.A.R.U. Art Exhibition
2011. Rhythmic Moments, Common Ground, Hamilton, Bermuda
2012. Bermuda Biennial, Bermuda National Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2009. N32/W64: A Revelation, Masterworks Gallery, Bermuda. Invitational
2008. Bermuda Biennial, Bermuda National Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2006. Bermuda Biennial, Bermuda National Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2005. Artists on Display, Triminghams, Hamilton, Bermuda
2004. Bermuda Biennial, Bermuda National Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2003. Inside and Out: House & Home, Autumn Exhibition, Bermuda National Gallery
2002. Cow Pass, Edinburgh Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
2002. Bermuda Biennial, Bermuda National Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
1999. Just the Three of Us, Edinburgh Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
1997. Seven Days from Never, Edinburgh Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
Education
Ph.D Texas Tech University
MFA Savannah College of Art & Design
MAT Andrews University
BA Northern Caribbean University
Publications
• Imagemaking and the Bermudian Artist
•. Pawpaw Bermuda
Boards and Committee participation (past and present)
Bermuda Arts Council. Deputy Chair
Bermuda Society of Arts. Co-President. Bursary Chair
Bermuda National Gallery.
Exhibitions Committee
Acquisitions Committee
Involvement and Interests
Mixed-media Visual Art
Art & Design Education
Creative Direction/Curation
Graphic Design
Professional Experience
Art Foundations and Art History Educator
Elementary through University levels
Other Professional Experience
Senior Graphic Designer
Freelance Photographer
Studio Artist