Trancendence Series

This series is a part of my Master of Art in Art (M.A.) thesis body of work.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I make process-driven, large-scale, non-representational works on paper. Because my work is mostly process-driven, discussing the process is essental. I start each piece with a wet-on-wet technique using watercolor, ink, gouache and water to create a pathway of color, forms and textures. When finished, I walk away and allow the pigment to shift, water to evaporate and for the painting to dry. This is exhilarating as I work with a process that allows me to have and relinquish some control. Once I achieve the desired results, I responded intuitively to the color and marks made on the paper by using chalk pastels, colored pencils or charcoal to create more depth and enhance implied textures.

In the end, my paintings turn into an enigma, a topographical or cosmic-like landscape that also mimics a microscopic world. Through scale, composition and mystery, my aim is to facilitate a space where the viewer can experience the sublime. As I allow the materials to find their way, I allow the viewer to find their way.

These works are more than a process-driven means to achieve an outcome. I would not say that they are about meditation, but I feel my artwork is akin to my meditation process. Both in my meditations and artwork, I intuitively work on areas in hopes for growth and a better outcome by the end.

TRANSCEND
Master of Arts in Art Thesis Exhibition
Thompson Loggia Gallery, University of Dallas
Irving, Texas
November 28, 2022 – December 9, 2022

Abstract 22-8
Watercolor, ink, gouache
& charcoal on paper
59″ X 42″
2022

Abstract 22-25
Watercolor, ink, gouache,
soft pastel &
colored pencil on paper
60″ X 44.5″
2022

Abstract 22-26
Watercolor, ink, gouache,
soft pastel &
colored pencil on paper
60″ X 44.5″
2022

Abstract 22-30
Watercolor, ink, gouache,
soft pastel & colored pencil on paper
92″ X 249″
2022

Abstract 22-30 B
Watercolor, ink, gouache,
soft pastel & colored pencil on paper
44.5″ X 60″
2022

Abstract 22-30 C
Watercolor, ink, gouache,
soft pastel & colored pencil on paper
44.5″ X 60″
2022

TRANSCENDING
Visit Fort Worth Gallery, Arts Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
March 24, 2023 – April 29, 2023

ADDITIONAL WORKS

ACHROMATIC WORKS

Abstract 22-7
Watercolor, ink &
charcoal on paper
60″ X 44.5″
2022

Abstract 22-9
Watercolor, ink, &
charcoal on paper
60″ X 44.5″
2022

Abstract 22-9
Watercolor, ink &
charcoal on paper
60″ X 48″
2022

MONOCHROMATIC WORKS – BLUE-VIOLET

Abstract 22-13
Watercolor, ink, gouache
& colored pencil on paper
60″ X 44.5″
2022

Abstract 22-16
Watercolor, ink, gouache
& colored pencil on paper
60″ X 48″
2022

Abstract 22-15
Watercolor, ink, gouache
& colored pencil on paper
62″ X 44.5″
2022-2023

MONOCHROMATIC WORKS – RED-VIOLET

Abstract 22-18
Watercolor, ink, gouache,
soft pastel & colored
pencil on paper
60″ X 44.5″
2022

Abstract 22-22
Watercolor, ink, gouache
& colored pencil on paper
60″ X 48″
2022

Abstract 22-20
Watercolor, ink, gouache,
soft pastel & colored
pencil on paper
60″ X 44.5″
2022-2023

MONOCHROMATIC WORKS – BLUE-GREEN

Abstract 22-24
Watercolor, ink, gouache,
soft pastel & colored
pencil on paper
60″ X 44.5″
2022-2023

Abstract 22-29
Watercolor, ink, gouache,
soft pastel & colored
pencil on paper
60″ X 42″
2022-2023