Power & Foundation finds its roots in people. It celebrates those who, through strength, knowledge and skill, build and maintain the unseen or unnoticeable.
As an artist, my biggest thrill is meeting people. I gain new insight and respect every time I am on job sites. The thirst for knowledge and the constant discovery are what keep me fascinated. My inspiration and motivation are the women and men who work with the most precise tools, with heavy equipment, deep in the trenches or high on poles and scaffolding, running the thinnest wires or laying the largest conduits. The paintings are highly influenced by the characters and personalities, the sounds and conversations, even the weather. When back at the studio, memories, colour, texture, brush strokes, light and a good dose of music, are how I can share the energy, power and enthusiasm.
The paintings, as are the sceneries depicted, are meant to be accessible, to be displayed where children and adults of all ages can experience the art and appreciate the personalities portrayed within the context. The exhibit is as much about how we fit in with the designs we create, the structures we build, the equipment we use and locations we chose, as it is about the admiration for the women and men at the heart of it all and the recognition that there will always be the need for the human element.
“Shake, Rattle & Roll”
“On the Edge”
“High Voltage”
“Lifeline”
