Artist Statement

Faced with the compelling psychology and rich history of the painted portrait, I soon became intrigued with exploring the language and concept of portraiture – using painting, photography, text, film, video, sculpture, installation, sound, and intermedia.  I’m also curious about the very concept of a portrait – how one can convey not only a person, but a place, a city, even an episode.  By rendering my work in a variety of media, and portraying a range of subjects, I am investigating the vocabulary of portraiture.