The Second Life Project

I don’t believe in pure abstraction. With today’s AI tools, anyone can generate striking abstract images in seconds—the conceptual foundations were proven long ago. The competitive landscape in abstraction now feels endless, even bottomless. For me, the most compelling abstracts come from the world around us, distilled into form and color—not the other way around. Richard Diebenkorn’s evolution from representational landscapes to abstract color fields resonates with me - his work carries light and form forward into new realms without abandoning their roots. My approach is similar, but I seek something more - an invitation for the viewer to enter the narrative. I want the expressive elements to push and pull against one another, to create tension and dialogue, telling stories where none previously existed. As the work evolves, so do the embedded narratives, transforming inert materials into vibrant, living forms.

The Second Life Project explores the intersection of three-dimensional painting and sculpture, blending medium-scale wall reliefs with free-standing 3D forms. Paintings expand into dimensional tableaus, while physical components gathered from across the globe combine to spark unexpected energy and new life. By incorporating materials rooted in diverse traditions of classical artisanship, these works are striking, confident, and playful. They carry optimism and humanity, each composition revealing subtle nuances as its own story unfolds.