Patterns and textures encompass the world we live in. From the ripples created in sand by wind and water to the intricately spun web of a spider, our lives are surrounded by vast, intricate ornamentation. Through my work, I investigate, appropriate, and manipulate these natural patterns to form inorganic, fabricated compositions. By photographing something like the texture of an oak tree, then altering it digitally, and screen-printing it with flat areas of color, I remove what is inherently ‘natural’ and create something new, something altered… something manufactured.
This relationship between organic and man-made elements intrigues me and is reflected in both my subject matter and technique. As mentioned above, much of my influence and imagery stems from the natural world: wood grain, tree bark, animal and plant patterns, and the landscape in general. My techniques, however, are deeply rooted in the industrial world of screen-printing, photography, and products such as plywood, plexiglass, tape, and spray paint. By implementing these techniques and processes, I aim to create a literal separation between the organic origins and the refined final product.
This contrast between my subject matter and my materials stems from my long fascination with Pop Art, graffiti, and modern design, as well as the vast inspiration I find with the natural world and it’s never ending visual phenomenon. Through the marriage of complex, organic subjects and controlled, highly refined technique, I hope to create intriguing, aesthetically pleasing works with an underlying sense of tension, compelling the viewer to analyze their own relationship with the natural world around them.
This relationship between organic and man-made elements intrigues me and is reflected in both my subject matter and technique. As mentioned above, much of my influence and imagery stems from the natural world: wood grain, tree bark, animal and plant patterns, and the landscape in general. My techniques, however, are deeply rooted in the industrial world of screen-printing, photography, and products such as plywood, plexiglass, tape, and spray paint. By implementing these techniques and processes, I aim to create a literal separation between the organic origins and the refined final product.
This contrast between my subject matter and my materials stems from my long fascination with Pop Art, graffiti, and modern design, as well as the vast inspiration I find with the natural world and it’s never ending visual phenomenon. Through the marriage of complex, organic subjects and controlled, highly refined technique, I hope to create intriguing, aesthetically pleasing works with an underlying sense of tension, compelling the viewer to analyze their own relationship with the natural world around them.