I began making collages during my sojourn in Italy, because I wanted an art form that was portable, immediate and inexpensive. At first, these collages were mementos of being in a foreign environment and were directly related to site and place, usually in a historic context. They have evolved into work that is less about place and more about suggesting narratives with a contemporary reference.
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No matter what form it takes, art is the ultimate creative outlet; it is an inherent expression of an individual's experiences in life and a way to better understand the inner workings of that person. Art has always been like a conversation for me, the only forum in which i feel entirely free to articulate the myriad of experiences intricately woven together to form my life.
Painting to me is about capturing a moment that triggers all five
senses in a way that a photograph cannot. What better experience for an artist than to live in a new locale, taking in all the sounds, smells, conversations and sights that become part of the canvas? As a student of art, I opted to study abroad in Europe, home to the masters. Italy, in particular, was an ideal location.