While visiting the death bed of an old friend, I witnessed the tradition of bringing cakes and casseroles and flowers. It struck me how much these rituals had transformed from baking to buying. A nephew came with a large flat box of Dunkin Donuts. I opened it and photographed the offering. Later I painted the new ritual. The new tradition. Bringing what is recognized. The familiar....
This painting juxtaposes a contemporary icon with prehistoric cave art, inviting comparisons of changing environments and corresponding rites of passage. I paint portraits of concrete blocks and cinder block walls in acrylic on silk. I incorporate brushes, rubbing, and spray paint to transform the luxurious fabric into concrete. No computer, printing, silk screen, image transfer, or photographic techniques are used....
