Other Themes

Other Themes

Substance is a significant word in my vocabulary. It represents the innermost depths of heart and soul. I strive for that level of truth in my art. Below are some earlier paintings, depicting feelings, exposing underlying realities, and hinting themes to come in later...
“Blood” (c.1983)

“Blood” (c.1983)

Originally intended as a statement against apartheid, this painting also portrays racial injustice as a universal disease.
“Main & Bailey” (1992)

“Main & Bailey” (1992)

Main and Bailey are streets that intersect just before the Veterans Healthcare facility, where I work. Often times, I’m caught at the stop light here. Working everyday with the elderly, ill and disabled patients is a tremendous challenge. I use this time to...
“Lumex Nightmare” (1992)

“Lumex Nightmare” (1992)

This is a painting of a patient I saw on the ward one morning. He was wearing a protective vest that restrained him to a Lumex chair, which is designed for hospital patients. As he struggled against the restraints, his temples were popping out and his nostrils flared,...