This Piece is an older painting when my head was still discovering the language I am using today. It was the beginning of a journey that I’m continuing today.
This also is an older piece where I was exploring different techniques and subject matter. My passion for perspective to create spaces was continuing here. The following image is the original painting ( Lost City ) that contained Living in Peace see if you can find it.
Painting 3’ in diameter acrylic on wood 2003 this painting is an exploration of perspective hidden in a circle. In a private collection in St Louis MO
Human Rights La Paz, Bolivia / 3’-3” X 3’-3” / Medium: Acrylic on wood / 2010 This painting was commissioned by a Human Rights activist in Bolivia. She was very instrumental in holding the Bolivian Government accountable for various forms of Human Rights abuse prior to Evo Morales government. Her name was Miriam Campos , we partnered for various Art Projects that involved different indigineous communities.
Bending The Real To Satisfy The Mind : Distorting These beautiful Landscapes to create new spaces was the exercise for this painting. Mix Media / Doryan Café Bolivia / 9’-8” X 2’ 2” / Medium: Acrylic on wood / 2019
Voyage thru the World of Arts and Sciences St. Louis MO / Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville / 10’ X 5’ / Medium: Acrylic on canvas / 2013 This Painting resides in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville . It was painted in honor of the addition of the new wing of The Arts and Science building
This painting was dedicated to Lake Titicaca, straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Mountains, the world’s highest navigable body of water. This lake is a magical place where I would spend time re-energizing and watching the cloud movement over The Illampu peak located in the Coordillera Real part of the Andes.
It is countered by buildings that only exist in the mind with scheming men running the world.
My love for The Universe is expressed in this painting with the backdrop of Illimani (Aymara) the highest mountain in the Cordillera Real of western Bolivia .I want the viewer to join us by sitting on that empty chair and picking up the binoculars and Gaze at the stars.
Tomb of Nefertari, the Great Wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, in Egypt's Valley of the Queens. This is my take of her tomb which is also a part of Art and Empowerment Mural but it was painted on canvas separately.
Mount Kilimanjaro or just Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira, is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. Victoria Falls is a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. These two Iconic natural masterpieces are a symbol of the african continent that have intrigued me forever. They are painted on canvas 3’ X 4’ . It is now part of the mural Arts and Empowerment.
The Camp Family - Joy, Caleb and David and what is important to them.
The celebration of brining cultures to these United States from the mother land Africa and keeping them alive.
Earth in Motion - This Painting was the winner of 2019 Council Choice Award in The Midwest Salute to The Arts Show . This painting can be hung on any side and you will have a new perspective of the earth in motion. All these landscapes are based on actual sights of this beautiful blue planet.
This painting was done for a private patron who had a son who played the guitar and admired several artists that played in this venue.
This Painting was dedicated to Malik Ahmed CEO of Better Family Life in Honor of his Book: From The Projects To The Pyramids. A reflection of Malik’s life long journey to create positive social change for their youth and their families through a non profit organization Better Family Life.