Cut and Folded

Untitled, 2010, acrylic, collage and found paper on manila folder, 9"x11"

This recent collage is from a series of small works that strictly investigates abstraction from a Modernist standpoint. I have been using collage for the past five years as a way of exploring new territories and building on my existing vocabulary of color, form, and space. These works are a departure from my usual conceptual direction, and give me a break from my norm to remain playful in my studio. It feels great to make quick, intuitive decisions that involve folded paper, delicate stencils, and built-up surfaces.