SILENCE

 "There's no such thing as silence" John Cage famously remarked shortly before the performance of 4' 33".  Cage was right, we are encapsulated in sound.    His work and observations provided the inspiration for my recent work in this area.

WHITE NOISE ll, pen-and-ink on 140 lb. Portofino paper, 30 x 24 inches

GHOST TREE, ink, pastel, gesso and graphite on 140 lb. Fabriano paper, 55 x 36 inches

ALONE lll, acrylic, pumice and paper on board, 30 x 20 inches