"The Price of Oil $94.375 (How Many More?)"
Mixed Media: photographs of fallen soldiers since 2001 to present, mannequin, used military uniform sewn with cloth name tags from soldiers uniforms, used soldiers boots, oil drums, silk calla lily flowers, sand, wax candles, batteries, glue, wood, screws, white and black paint. 2012, (Dim. 11'H X 12'W X 11'D.) Texas Sculpture Group Interior Exhibition, ( in conjunction with international conference 'Scale: A Gathering of Sculptors,') at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, San Antonio, TX, Juror and Curator: Phillip King, Sculptor, 2012
The following installation was created for exhibition on the tenth year anniversary of 9/11.
It is both a tribute and a cautionary commentary.
It is both a tribute and a cautionary commentary.
"The Price of Oil $94.375 (How Many More?)," Mixed Media: photographs of fallen soldiers since 2001 to present, mannequin, used military uniform sewn with cloth name tags from soldiers uniforms, used soldiers boots, oil drums, silk calla lily flowers, sand, wax candles, batteries, glue, wood, screws, white and black paint. 2011, (Dim. 11'H X 12'W X 11'D.)
"Fourteen," Group Exhibition at The Art Car Museum, Houston, TX, 2011
Curator: Jim Hatchett, Collaborator: Mike Jadick
"The Price of Oil $94.375 (How Many More?)," (detail,) Mixed Media: photographs of fallen soldiers since 2001 to present, mannequin, used military uniform sewn with soldiers cloth name tags from used uniforms, used soldiers boots, oil drums, silk calla lily flowers, sand, wax candles with batteries, glue, wood, screws, white and black paint.
"Fourteen," Group Exhibition at The Art Car Museum, Houston, TX, 2011
Curator: Jim Hatchett, Collaborator: Mike Jadick
"The Price of Oil $94.375 (How Many More?,)" (detail,) Mixed Media: photographs of fallen soldiers since 2001 to present, mannequin, used military uniform sewn with soldiers name tags from used uniforms, used soldiers boots, oil drums, silk calla lily flowers, sand, wax candles with batteries, glue, wood, screws, white and black paint.
"Fourteen," Group Exhibition at The Art Car Museum, Houston, TX, 2011
Curator: Jim Hatchett, Collaborator: Mike Jadick
"The Price of Oil $94.375 (How Many More?,)" (detail,) Mixed Media: photographs of fallen soldiers since 2001 to present.
"Fourteen," Group Exhibition at The Art Car Museum, Houston, TX, 2011
Curator: Jim Hatchett, Collaborator: Mike Jadick
"The Price of Oil $94.375 (How Many More?,)" (detail,) Mixed Media: photographs of fallen soldiers since 2001 to present.
"Fourteen," Group Exhibition at The Art Car Museum, Houston, TX, 2011
Curator: Jim Hatchett, Collaborator: Mike Jadick
"The Price of Oil $94.375 (How Many More?,)" (detail,) Mixed Media: photographs of fallen soldiers since 2001 to present.
"Fourteen," Group Exhibition at The Art Car Museum, Houston, TX, 2011
Curator: Jim Hatchett, Collaborator: Mike Jadick
"The Price of Oil $94.375 (How Many More?,)" (detail,) Mixed Media: photographs of fallen soldiers since 2001 to present.
"Fourteen," Group Exhibition at The Art Car Museum, Houston, TX, 2011
Curator: Jim Hatchett, Collaborator: Mike Jadick
The following art pieces are a visual evocation of the subject of human displacement. They broadly address the issue while alluding to the associated suffering that results from border disputes, natural and manmade disasters, political chaos, economic disparity, poverty, famine and battle for natural resources. My work serves as a basis for discussion as it can be viewed from many perspectives. Displacement is a topic worthy of our attention in terms of understanding causal factors and finding potential remedies. Current events offer examples of it the world over.
"Point of Departure," 2011, Mixed media: coffee stained gauze, photography, litho. transfer on canvas, ink, embroidery thread, stitching, found pier wood, and light fixture. (Dim. approx. 70"W X 40"H X 4".)
The Art Car Museum. "Fourteen" Group Exhibition, 2011.
"Point of Departure," (detail,) 2011, Mixed media: coffee stained gauze, photography, litho. transfer on canvas, ink, embroidery thread, stitching, found pier wood, and light fixture. Dim. approx. 70"W X 40"H X 4".
The Art Car Museum. "Fourteen" Group Exhibition, 2011.
"Point of Departure: Displacement," 2011, Mixed Media: coffee stained gauze, tacks, photography, litho transfer on canvas and on gauze, ink, recovered pier wood, found objects: marine rope, lure, fishline, styrofoam float and light fixture. (Dim. 40"H X 40"W X 6"D,)
Go West I, 32-32 Exhibition, U.N.E.S.C.O., Paris, France
"Mouth or Toe Tag." 2011, Mixed Media: Coffee Stained Gauze, thread, photo. litho. transfer on canvas, found pier wood, rusty nails and military Dog Tags. (Approx. Dim. 12"W X 18"H X 2 1/2"D.)
(Collection: Mrs. Marcy and Mr. Douglas Newman, Houston, TX.)
Increased global competition for diminishing supplies of fossil fuels, particularly in the Middle East, along with greater indications of worldwide climate change, together sound a wake-up call for recognition of the need to conserve energy and push for immediate development of better alternative and sustainable energy sources. Will perpetual war result if mitigating actions are not undertaken? The following works consider it...
"How Long Will Mother's Milk Sustain Us?," Mixed media: bra, plaster, coffee-stained gauze, beeswax, glass globes, petroleum oil, wire, wood shelf, nail enamel, linen covered hanger and wood peg rack.
(Dimensions: 2'W X 4'H X 1'D,) Ggallery, Houston, TX 2011
(Collection: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gilbert)
"How Long Will Mother's Milk Sustain Us?," (detail,) Mixed media: bra, plaster, coffee-stained gauze, beeswax, glass globes, petroleum oil, wire, wood shelf, nail enamel, linen covered hanger and wood peg rack. (Dimensions: 2'W X 4'H X 1'D.) Ggallery, Houston, TX 2011.
"Transition or War?," Mixed media on canvas: coffee-stained gauze, burnt wood ash, beeswax, jute string, embroidery thread, charcoal, black plastic trash bags, acrylic paint, Middle East map and gel medium,
(variable dim. 5'W X 7'H X 4'D.)
Mad is Mad Gallery, Texas Drops By, Texas Group Artist Trunk Exhibition, Madrid, Spain 2011.
"Transition or War?", (detail,) mixed media on canvas, Texas Drops By, Texas Artist Group Exhibition, Mad is Mad Gallery, Madrid, Spain, (variable dimensions,) 2011.
"Transition or War?" Mixed media on canvas, (detail,) Texas Artist Group Exhibition, Texas Drops By, Mad is Mad Gallery,
Madrid, Spain, (variable dimensions,) 2011.
"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not," acrylic paint on canvas, mud footprints from the soles of used soldiers boots. (Dim. 12'W X 15'L,)
Drop Off Your Drop Cloth Exhibition, Museo de Arte Moderno,
Trujillo, Peru 2010.
"She Loves Me , She Loves Me Not," (detail,) acrylic paint on canvas, mud footprints from the soles of used soldiers boots. (Dim. 12'W X 15'L,)
Drop Off Your Drop Cloth Exhibition, Museo de Arte Moderno,
Trujillo, Peru 2010.
"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not," (detail,) acrylic paint on canvas, mud footprints from the soles of used soldiers boots. (Dim.12'W X 15'L,)
Drop Off Your Drop Cloth Exhibition, Museo de Arte Moderno,
Trujillo, Peru 2010.
"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not," (detail,) acrylic paint on canvas, mud footprints from the soles of used soldiers boots. (Dim. 12'W X 15'L,)
Drop Off Your Drop Cloth Exhibition, Museo de Arte Moderno,
Trujillo, Peru 2010.
"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not," (detail,) Acrylic on canvas, mud footprints from the soles of used soldiers boots. (Dim. 12'W X 15'L,)
Drop Off Your Drop Cloth Exhibition, Museo de Arte Moderno,
Trujillo, Peru 2010.
Fearing for the future safety of my two teen-aged sons as our country engages in war on multiple fronts, I made work premised on a perceived need for greater public discussion about U.S. foreign policy. The following work explores the seductive and contradictory impressions inherent in the use of nationalistic symbols and American iconography. Making metaphoric associations using gridirons, football, grilled steak and mid-eastern country maps, I constructed tableaux that posed questions and launched conversation about U.S. foreign policy. See the following representative photos...
"Steak Night: Marinate, Tenderize and Grill," mixed media installation, (Dim. 8'W 7'H X 2'D,) Ready to Rumble?, Solo Exhibition, Ggallery,
Houston, TX 2010.
"Steak Night: Marinate, Tenderize and Grill," mixed media installation (detail-video), Ready to Rumble?, Solo Exhibition, Ggallery,
Houston, TX 2010.
"Steak Night: Marinate, Tenderize and Grill," (detail,) mixed media installation, Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Steak Night: Marinate, Tenderize and Grill," (detail,) mixed media installation, Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010
"Steak Night: Marinate, Tenderize and Grill," (detail,) mixed media installation, Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Strategic Toss," Mixed media installation, (8'H X 13 1/2'D X 14'W,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Strategic Toss," (detail,) mixed media installation, (8'H X 13 1/2'D X 14'W,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Strategic Toss," (detail,) mixed media installation, (8'H X 13 1/2'D X 14'W,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010
"Strategic Toss," (detail,) mixed media installation, (8'H X 13 1/2'D X 14'W,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Strategic Toss," (detail,) mixed media installation (8'H X 13 1/2'D X 14'W,) Ready to Rumble?, Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010
U.S.D.A. Prime, INSP'D & P'S'D, installation, Mixed media: meat butcher's coat, embroidery thread, Mid-East map, red paint, ink and clothing hanger, (Dim. 30"W X 40"L X 1"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010
"U.S.D.A. Prime, INSP'D & P'S'D," installation, Mixed media: meat butcher's coat, embroidery thread, Mid-East map, red paint, ink and clothing hanger, (detail,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery,
Houston, TX 2010
"Iraq Steak," photographed performance on foamcore, 2010, (Dim. 2'6" X 3'4",) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Vintage Wooden Meat Tenderizer," photo collage with drawing,
(16 1/2"H X 11"W) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery,
Houston, TX 2010.
"Vintage Meat Tenderizer,"(metal & wood mallet,) photo collage with drawing, (16 1/2"H X 11"W) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Vintage Wooden Meat Tenderizer (Afghanistan,)" photo collage with drawing, (16 1/2"H X 11"L,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Vintage Wooden Meat Tenderizer, (Saudi Arabia)" photo collage with drawing, (Dimensions: 16 1/2"H X 11"L,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Vintage Meat Tenderizer with Box," photo collage with drawing,
(Dimensions: 16 1/22"H X 11"W,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Vintage Meat Tenderizer (with prongs,)" photo collage with drawing,
(Dimensions: 16 1/2"H X 11"W,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Grilling A Mid-East Map," photographed performance on foamcore, (Dim. 2'6" X 3'4") Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston TX 2010.
"Jerry: Butcher's Coat," pencil & paint drawing, (Dimensions: 38"W X 50"L,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010
"Ready to Rumble?" mixed media installation: footballs printed with images of military equipment, football tees and used Astro-turf. (Dimensions: 20'W X 10'L X 2'H,) Ready to Rumble?, Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Ready to Rumble?" (detail,) mixed media installation (Dimensions: 20'W X 10'L X 2'H,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Ready to Rumble?" (detail,) mixed media installation, (Dimensions: 20'W X 10'L X 2'H,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery,
Houston, TX 2010.
"Ready to Rumble?" (detail,) mixed media installation, (Dimensions: 20'W X 10'L X 2'H,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery,
Houston TX 2010.
"Afghanistan: Third and Goal, Time Out," mixed media on wood,
(Dimensions: 2'8"H X 17"W X 17"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Afghanistan: Third and Goal, Time Out," (other view) mixed media, (Dimensions: 2'8"H X 17"W X 17"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Pakistan: Home Field Advantage," mixed media on wood, (Dimensions: 2'H X 13"W X 15"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery,
Houston, TX 2010.
"Pakistan: Home Field Advantage," (other view) mixed media on wood,
(Dimensions: 2'H X 13"W X 15"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston TX 2010.
"Iran: First and Ten," mixed media on wood, ( Dimensions: 2'H X 13"W X 15"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Iran: First and Ten," (detail,) mixed media on wood, ( Dimensions: 2'H X 13"W X 15"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery,
Houston, TX 2010.
"Iraq: Second and Ten," mixed media, (Dimensions: 2'H, X 13"W X 15"D,)
Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston, TX 2010.
"Iraq: Second and Ten," (detail) mixed media on wood, (Dimensions: 2'H, X 13"W X 15"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, GGallery,
Houston, TX 2010.
"Saudi Arabia: Fourth and Long," mixed media on media, ( Dimensions: 2'H X 13"L X 15"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery,
Houston, TX 2010.
"Saudi Arabia: Fourth and Long," (detail,) mixed media on wood, (Dimensions: 2'H X 13"L X 15"D,) Ready to Rumble? Solo Exhibition, Ggallery, Houston TX 2010.
