Since the late 1970s I have chosen to focus on the human figure as the key theme in all of my work. The subject, themes and ideas explore the human experience in life, past, present, and looking ahead. These themes are largely autobiographical, but and most importantly utilize many metaphors in depicting my experiences, reflections and perspectives about life. Examples of these paths are depicted in works that convey a sense of capturing oneself in solitary moments of reflection, pain, peace, emotional challenges, indecision, fear, guilt, indifference, self-inflicted silence, and expectations. Second, in the realm of relationships and the vast experiences which affect them and those close individuals around them who are also affected by these situations. Third and most recent, the global impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the rippling effect on our global communities, from individuals to our societies at large, everyone has been affected and the impact changed everything.

The subjects depicted in my work are friends, relatives, and my own self- portraits. Even the models who work with me are colleagues and friends. I find this connection and comfort of trust to be essential to my work since most of the themes are reflective of my own experiences, feelings, and observations. The people who work with me have a strong sense of what I am trying to share and accomplish. We discuss what my ideas and intent are about, and we share openly our own journeys and experience. The people who model and work with me are very important to my work, they bring their own experiences, honesty, and understanding of what we are trying to share and express.
“…in the private isolated moments, when we have to face our demons, whatever they may be, real or self-imposed, these are the conflicts and moments of indecision, pain, and confrontations of life which I share through my work.”

As I have continued to explore the depths and complexities of relationships in our lives I have become more aware of the quieter more subtle shades in life and the impact on my work. In this journey I have found more and more similar experiences and connections with others, both in the past and present, the gray areas in human experiences and life, the fleeting moments, not dark or light… just life.