I have always been drawn to the open-ended nature of landscapes and the multiple perspectives from which it can be viewed and experienced. In my recent body of work I have begun investigating the affect of modern devices on the way in which we interpret the spaces that surround us.

Using sumi ink and rice paper each piece is begun employing a chance driven process based on a traditional style of Chinese landscape painting. This method, the Pomo method, was pioneered by the monk Wong Mo during the T'iang dynasty (618 - 906 AD). To this foundation I add various combinations of painting methods which include, but are not limited to, the use of acrylic paint, epoxy glazes and automotive paint to create a hybrid of Eastern and Western technique. With the addition of other elements such as the bar codes, binary codes and geometric shapes, the modern is persuaded to co-exist with the ancient. The combination of the abstract organic spaces created by the ink, and the more formal hard edged elements, helps me force a visual dialogue between nature and its filtration through technology. In doing so, I convey the ideas of censorship, diversion, and manipulation, which are ideas that I am continuing to explore.

As with most artists, I am influenced by the work of others. Masami Teraoka creates elaborate narratives dealing with East and West colliding in a postmodern and consumerist culture. I find his work quite intriguing and enjoy his seemingly nonpartisan take on the two different societies. Gerhard Richter remains an inspiration to me for his ability to be so stylistically diverse while maintaining his technical finesse. My own meticulous nature has driven me to be concerned with the mechanics and technique of paint and painting; and, I feel that Richter's proficiency with his medium allows him more autonomy in the exploration of his contemporary themes. The dark primal themes and claustrophobic circular compositions of Francis Bacon have also furthered the development of my visual sensibility. Outside of the realm of art, I find inspiration from such diverse sources as media war coverage, NASA imagery and a wide rage of digital media.