The works are displayed a bit chronologically and arranged by order of medium - oils, works on paper and then on glass first stained glass and then fused glass.
The works are displayed a bit chronologically and arranged by order of medium - oils, works on paper and then on glass first stained glass and then fused glass.
This painting, along with many of my later geometric works, was inspired by Islamic Patterns by Keith Critchlow. Created in 1978, it is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 37" × 75".
To understand its structure, look for circles containing nine kite-shaped forms surrounding a larger circle with twelve similar shapes. At the center, a six-sided figure is enclosed within another circle. The patterns emerge through intricate geometric constructions. Following the white lines reveals one set of patterns, while focusing on the colors brings out others.
What I found most fascinating about this and my other geometric works is how precise divisions of circles create unexpected, surprising shapes. Once the structure is meticulously drawn, color can be applied to transform it into a finished work of art.
1978, oils on canvass. This is about 4 feet by 6 feet. The whole painting is made of circles divided into 12 parts. There are the lines that form patterns and behind them there are colors which form other patterns.
Oils on canvass, 1977. 5 feet by 5 feet. This is about a circle divided in 5 parts and the patterns that emerge around it.
Oils on canvas, 50” x 50”. This painting explores the interplay of circles divided into five parts, highlighting the shapes that emerge and the colors that enhance the visible patterns.
This piece, along with similar works, was created between 1980 and 1983 using multiple Pantone papers and colored tape. I’m especially fond of this pattern. When revisiting these works, I analyze them by counting the sides of the circles and inner shapes. This particular piece explores the interplay between the numbers 5 and 10.
2020, my car. Considering wrapping my car in one of my geometric patterns.
Stained glass, 1995. The key to the pattern is that there is a central circle divided in 12 and around it circles divided in 6.
All of the patterns seen in this section were inspired by a book called “Islamic Patterns” by Keith Critchlow. This pattern shows a circle divided in 10 parts. Colors are set to emphasize patterns that can emerge. As opposed to randomly throwing paint around, this to me is about an intelligent art.
Fused glass, private collection. One of the things I enjoy about fused glass is that the final piece always differs from what I initially envisioned after firing. I also love how it changes throughout the day, as shifting light alters the way it appears.
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Close-up of previous work.
Close-up.
Close-up.
Geometric work as it looked before being fired. The next photo is how the work looked after being fired.
Drawing for a fused glass piece. The art work
Fused glass.
Fused glass. I played with the letters of my name.
Photo 2/2015. I am wearing a shirt with a pattern I liked. Behind me is the first of the paintings in this group.
With Carey, my wife, in 2019.