Artist's Statement
I am working with labyrinth patterns to engage the public in both interior and exterior spaces. From the ephemeral means of laying out a pattern in a cord, dyed red, to chalk, to the more lasting medium of paint on asphalt I am learning how to meet different, primarily urban situations and interact with the public at hand. It is rewarding to experience the enthusiasm of such a diverse population as the encounters I've been privileged to have at Union Square and now on Pier 84. In a public setting, the labyrinth pattern provides an instant stage upon which several actions can occur simultaneously. Whether I observe or participate in these actions, there is a felt sense of performance, improvised on the spot.
Interior installations have a more deliberate quality as there is less haphazard participation even if the labyrinth is set up as an entertainment rather than a meditative activity. Because thoughts and images arise while moving through a labyrinth, I have chosen chance imagery to express this in visual terms. My paintings on rip-stop nylon from which I have made a Limited Edition series of prints, enable the viewer to experience something of what a walk through the eleven circuit labyrinth can elicit. I hope to encourage participation and exploration by making objects that individuals can bring into their daily lives whether at home or in the office.
