Shifts in Emphasis

Lately in the studio, I have been working out various thoughts dealing with the subtleties within abstract space.  I'm going through phases of transition, questioning and evaluating recent experiences that have been influential.  It is very easy as an artist to feel like you are following an already traveled path.  These moments force me to return to thoughts where successes were made and branch off in the opposite direction.  What was busy become simple;  what was saturated becomes neutral.  


Recently, I took a few days to make some reductive collages that present subtle surface shifts and perceptual interactions within each space.  Within these moments of self-analysis, I can't help but allow my palette to reflect they sensations...the first image presents the initial collages followed by a series of somber works.  As I work on new large canvases, these smaller collages create a playful, responsive moment in my routine. 

The monochromatic works presented in a tight row in my studio.

Detail the above collages.  I enjoy the same color on color interactions.

The initial saturated collages (11"x13" each)