Statement of Work

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For over three decades, I sculpted light and shadow like a master conductor, shaping visions within the polished confines of advertising and fine art photography. But beneath the veneer of glossy perfection, a different rhythm resonated. The improvisational spirit of jazz, a love that simmered since my teens, beckoned me toward a new artistic exploration. Retiring wasn't a creative finale; it was an artistic reboot, an opportunity to trade the staged tableau for the unfurling canvas of abstraction.

Each piece becomes a natural echo of my inner feelings, ignited by the mystery of improvised melodies and raw emotions that pulse through jazz. It's like stepping into a kaleidoscope of sound, where every note refracts into a dance of light and form. Pixel by pixel, my digital brushes illustrate the syncopated rhythms of a guitar's mournful cry, the playful staccato of a trumpet's riffs, and a double bass's deep, pulsing heartbeat. My tools are an orchestra of technology, where Edward Weston's words resonate: "It's an illusion that art is created by the tools we use. Art is created with our eyes, hearts, and minds." While whispers of other artists' influence might linger in the margins, my voice blares through the vibrant chaos, a testament to the unique landscape born from my soul and the soul of jazz.

My abstract art isn't just an artistic exploration; it's a visual code waiting to be deciphered. Melodies morph into swirling expanses of color, harmonies pulse in the interplay of light and shadow, and emotions weave intricate tapestries of texture and form. It's a dance of contention and cohesion, mirroring the very essence of jazz where chaos yields to a breathtaking, unexpected symmetry.

I have a condition called Dyslexia, once a stumbling block in the realm of words, has become a springboard for visual articulation. It grants me a unique lens, an obscured superpower that translates the torrent of emotions within me into vibrant geometries and spontaneous rhythms. Just as a bluesy bass line paints sounds that blend and sharp, my art combines emotions onto the digital canvas.

When you encounter these visual improvisations, I hope a similar vision ignites within you. May your eyes see the echo of a saxophone's wail in a twisting line, your heart feel the bass's mournful hum in a deep shade of color, and your mind dance to the unspoken language that bridges my vision and yours. Come, lose yourself in the kaleidoscope of my mind, and let's rediscover the shared heartbeat of art and improvisation, where the glossy fades and the groovy takes flight.