MF Risograph on Paper, 17” x 22”
Undercurrents: Rock, Mineral, and the Drawn Trace
Undercurrents: Rock, Mineral, and the Drawn Trace is an evolving investigation of the figure-ground relationship through drawing and the study of raw geological materials. Since 2022, my practice has shifted from photography to works on paper, tracing found rocks and exploring their essence with graphite, watercolor, and gouache. This body of work reflects both the physical properties of rocks and minerals and the hidden forces—material, metaphorical, and geopolitical—that shape our world.
Drawing in ProgrssGraphite on PaperDrawing on ProgrsssChards on PaperDrawing in ProgrssEach piece begins with the careful observation and tracing of found rocks, evolving from detailed graphite studies to dynamic watercolor and gouache forms. This process allows me to elevate the shapes from their backgrounds, emphasizing movement and transformation. The act of drawing becomes a meditation on materiality and time, fostering a deep connection with the subject.
My work is informed by concerns about resource extraction, global conflict, and the shifting landscape of photographic materials. By returning to drawing and reintegrating photography, I create a dialogue between traditional and contemporary mediums, exploring how raw materials bear witness to the forces that shape our environment and society.Inkjet on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Graphite on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Inkjet on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Graphite on Paper, 9” x 12”. 2024Rocks on PaperGraphite on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024
Variations
Graphite, Watercolor, Gouache on Paper
9” x 12”
2024Watercolor on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Watercolor on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Watercolor on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Gouache on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Watercolor on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Gouache on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Gouache on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024
INSTALLATION VIEWS
Instalation View, each 9” x 12” on Birch Paneel, 2024Instalation View, each 9” x 12” on Birch Paneel, 2024Instalation View, each 9” x 12” on Birch Paneel, 2024Instalation View, each 9” x 12” on Birch Paneel, 2024Instalation View, 9” x 12” - 42” x 60”, 2024Detail Instalation View, 42” x 60”, Pine Plains, 2024Instalation View, 9” x 12” - 42” x 60”, 2024
Instalation View, each 9” x 12” on Birch Paneel, 2024Instalation View, each 9” x 12” on Birch Paneel, 2024Instalation View, each 9” x 12” on Birch Paneel, 2024Instalation View, each 9” x 12” on Birch Paneel, 2024Detail Instalation View, 42” x 60”, Pine Plains, 2024Instalation View, Pine Plains, 2024Instalation View, Pine Plains, 2024
OVERPAINTING / OVERPRINTING
This body of work is ever-evolving
Watercolor on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Overprinting; Inkjet on Watercolor on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Overpainting; Watercolor on Inkjet on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Watercolor on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Overprinting; Inkjet and Watercolor on Paper, 9” x 12”, 2024Overprinting; Inkjet and Watercolor on Paper with Rock, 9” x 12”, 2024
Watercolor on Paper, 17” x 22”Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, 17” x 22”Watercolor and Graphite on Paper, 17” x 22”Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, 17” x 22”Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, 17” x 22”
MF Risograph on Paper, 17” x 22”