statement

Lights and shadow play an important role in my works. I chose white oil, when light play and interact with shadows at its best.  Similar to deafness it has no colour, and because my perception of sound is lacking, I am adapted to reading lips and body gestures with ease.  I consider my paintings a practical visual training tool by showing the viewers there is more to see than just white paint, there is action created by form. From colours to no colours to pure action, my creativity is brought out from within; what I quickly react to and how at the moment of painting.  For the viewers, It is an exercise to strengthen a conversation.

bio

born: 1979, Edmonton, Canada

education

Concordia University, BFA, 2008

Saint Mary's University, BA, 2004

selected awards/honors

Mother Earth Bronze Winner for ArtAscent Magazine, Hamilton, Ontario: p. 18-21, August 2013

selected publications

ArtAscent Magazine; Mother Earth Broze Winner, Hamilton, Ontario: p. 18-21, August 2013   

Art & Beyond Studio, Inc; Morton Grove, IL, Vol. 11, p.  July/August 2013

Peripheral Arteries Online Magazine; an interview with...p. 28-35, August 2013

selected group shows

Painting on the Edge, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, 2013

Emanation: Collective Art Exhibition, Linus Art Gallery,, Los Angeles, California, 2013

F.A.S.S: 33rd Annual Faculty, Alumni, Student and Staff Art Exhibition, Saint Mary's University Art Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2013

Rob McNamara Exhibition, Collingwood Gallery, Melbourne, Australia, 2013