I sometimes use decorative faces on bottles because I like it when things look at you, as if they are ready to come alive and change – like a drag performer putting on makeup.  More recently, I’ve become even fonder of large, aggressive flowers.  Many of my visual references, garish Russian textiles, Renaissance and Baroque […]

All of those questions not only may go through the minds of exhibitors, but also through ours and the thousands of visitors that will walk the VOLTA canals. As we previewed the work, witnessing the installation several days before the doors opened to the public, we particularly paid attention to two special projects that quietly […]

Away from the piers, and over from the water, VOLTA NY is centered in the heart of downtown, surrounded by individually laid cobble stones that have served as the foundation for arts and culture for centuries. While most exhibitors in the fair circuit may focus on gallery wide curations, VOLTA NY offers an invitational show […]

“I suppose that my subjects are, for me, idealized versions of themselves, just as toile de Jouy fabric represented a romanticized interpretation of pastoral ‘reality’ in late-18th century France.” – Tim Hailand   In my work, I allow the material to lead me — it lets me know what it wants (or does not want) […]

Installation artists Chris Otcasek, Jen Stark, Quam Odunsi, Gregory Siff and Gray Malin will be part of the Art of Elysium’s 7th Annual Pieces of Heaven charity art auction taking place February 26th in Siren LAB, Los Angeles.  Founded in 1997, The Art of Elysium encourages working actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children […]

Identity is a recurring theme in my work.  I use the face as a canvas.  Who are we behind the masks that we wear?     “Metamorphosis” would best describe my creative process.  I am influenced by Cubism, shapes, shadows and textures.  Creating beautiful and abstract images intrigues me.  I am fascinated by people’s faces […]