Containment
The theme governing these paintings deals with restricted space,
cages, lack of outlet, and a vitality that refuses to live without
vibrancy within those limitations. Many of these paintings are hard-
edged with geometric abstraction elements, painted primarily in oil,
and in most cases produced without the use of masking. Producing these works in oil is in the spirit of 修行, “shugyou”, or a form of
training and spiritual penance. Acrylic would be much easier but oil
requires more focus and care.
Containment
The theme governing these paintings deals with restricted space, cages, lack of outlet, and a determination to live with vibrancy within those limitations. Many of these paintings are hard-edged in oil without using tape so the execution of line and stroke is a process requiring focus.
Containment
The theme governing these paintings deals with restricted space, cages, lack of outlet, and a determination to live with vibrancy within those limitations. Many of these paintings are hard-edged in oil without using tape so the execution of line and stroke is a process requiring focus.