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In 1989, during a unique set of circumstances, I became aware of a versatile process
of making images called monotype/monoprint. I was immediately attracted to this
medium because of its limited time of preparation, (usually two or three hours before
the paint would begin to dry). I also like the surprisingly unpredictable results
that would invariably occur when the wet image was transferred to paper. Lastly, this
flexible process would serve to help me create a multitude of images within a
relatively short span of time. This accelerated processing of images was necessary
for my impending odyssey, which would otherwise have little or no chance to be fully
realized.
At last I had returned to my art; a place where I sought refuge as a child, where I
could feel special, and in the years to follow, feel respected and valued. Finally, I
was on the road of my odyssey, but the journey would be perilous, full of trepidation
and challenges. For me, this could become an all-embracing, challenge that would
slowly lead to a succession of emotional discoveries, awakening acceptances, painful
headings, and enlightened deliverance's.;
This show is a selective representation of the beginning of my journey to reclaim my
life in art. It was a joyous experience of rapidly unfolding images one after the
other; full of delightful surprises, and exhilarating moments. Experimenting and
acquiring familiarity with this godsend-process that brought forth an abundance of
innocent images unencumbered by literal connotations, Color, line, shape, and texture
were used primarily for their aesthetic and evocative effects. Sometimes, a
figurative reference was introduced to challenge the content of the work.
Final resolution for some of these works would come much later; sometimes many years
later, but the finished work would then reflect a soulfullness, and an inner beauty
and an introspective expression of an inner truth.
The journey continues.
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