paintings volume 5
Specimens. In this series, my interest in the evolution of written language—encompassing hieroglyphics, rebus riddles, and phonograms—led me to incorporate common Western birds into otherwise abstract works. The paintings seek some sort of equivalence between letterforms, various species of birds, and pure gesture.
Specimens (with Long-Billed Curlew), 24 x 72 inches
2015, oil on three panels
Specimens (with Ruffed Grouse), 24 x 72 inches
2016, oil on three panels
Specimens (with Pileated Woodpecker), 24 x 72 inches
2015, oil on three panels
Specimens (with Rock Dove), 12 x 36 inches
2016, oil on panel, 12 x 36 inches. Private collection.
Specimens (with Spruce Grouse), 8 x 24 inches
2016, oil on three panels. Private collection.
Specimens (with Belted Kingfisher), 8 x 24 inches
2015, oil on three panels. Private collection.
Specimens (with Ibis), 44 x 68 inches
2015, oil on canvas
Specimens (with Prairie Falcon), 44 x 68 inches
2015, oil on canvas. Private collection.
Specimens (with Nighthawk), 12 x 6 inches
2017, oil on panel. Private collection.
Specimens (with Roadrunner), 8 x 24 inches
2017, oil on 3 panels. Private collection.
Specimens (with Cormorant), 8 x 24 inches
2017, oil on panel. Private collection.
Specimens (with Four Blackbirds), 24 x 72 inches
2017, oil on 3 panels, 24 x 72 inches. Private collection.
Specimens (with Mallard), 12 x 12 inches
2017, oil on panel