Peace of Wild Things 2017
The title of this series comes from a poem by Wendell Berry, "The Peace of Wild Things"
The "wild things" are those things not made by humans. The symmetry of an ivy leaf, the perfection of a lily; all are things that come without the effort of man's hand. These years, I mark the passing of time by engaging in the seasons. Each season is a ritual full of rawness, power and beauty. Most of my paintings are made or at least begun, outside in my suburban backyard where I can experience the full effects of God's creation.
My images are a direct response to what is going on outside. I take in the plants, the trees, the air and all the elements of each season. It is an emotional response that attempts more than a description of a place or a flower. I create a visceral experience through mark making and gestural paint application. Recently, the paintings have become frenetic and I have resolved to let them have their way.
