Quantum , gesso , wood on canvas , 4 x 12 inches each panel , 36 inches wall space , 2012
I choose to work in a minimal way , reducing my life experiences to their essence . Akin to Haiku poetry , I aspire to find iconic , emotional elements to elucidate my environmental empathy .
I build my substrate from MDF board , backed with 1 x 2s . I cover the surface of the substrate and the wooden planks with canvas . After treating it with encaustic gesso or joint compound , I apply encaustic medium . After using the heat gun , I rub in India ink and iron filings . The iron filings are treated with vinegar water to create the desired rust . When dry , I carve into the surface with clay tools .
I currently choose to work in mostly black and white to emphasize the beauty of the structure . My materials and ideas are minimal , keeping with my aesthetic to say a lot with a little . I consider my work to be a culmination of my travels , seeking their emotional essence , a Haiku of life .