Recent Artwork
Edenic.
Portrait of a young woman in a moment of simultaneous realization of self and innocence, as if she were Eve in the Garden of Eden. The artwork represents the interplay between discovery and purity. Handmade collage using paper, pastels, watercolor, and twine. The collage is a part of my series exploring the use of rope in artistic expression.
Collage Size: 9.5 x 16 inches.
Completed 2024.
Red is for Radical.
Red is often associated with radicalism, encompassing feelings of rage, reflection, and a desire for reform. These characteristics are usually attributed to individuals who do not conform to societal norms; to outsiders who wish to be accepted as they are. The figure depicted in this piece embodies the idea of a red radical but is softened by including a feather in their headdress -- a quill, a pen. This serves as a reminder that while taking action is essential, words are also a powerful physical force. Mightier than the sword, as they say. Handmade collage using bits and pieces of paper, string, watercolor, soft pastels, and glue.
Collage Size: 14x14 inches
Completed in 2024
Roped.
Caught between modesty, sensuality, and sexual identity. Handmade collage using bits and pieces of paper, magazines, watercolor, soft pastel, and twine.
Collage Size: 15.8 x 23.5 inches
Completed in 2024
Sunrise.
As the first light of day breaks the horizon, casting long shadows, a solitary figure stands tall amidst the golden glow. His silhouette stretched long and slender by the morning sun, reaches out in reverence to the sky. With outstretched arms, amid the dance of light and shadow, the man melds into the beauty of the morning dawn. Handmade collage; paper on paper.
Collage Size: 9.5 x 26 inches.
Completed 2024.
Purple Bow.
My father’s sister, Lily Beckford, was born in 1914 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was a portrait and landscape artist, and a strikingly brilliant woman. Ahead of her time, she adorned her hair with fashionable large bows, and wore dangling earrings. This collage pays homage to Lily, celebrating her creativity. Handmade collage using paper, watercolor and soft pastels.
Collage size: 13 x 18.5 inches.
Letters in the Wind.
A somewhat melancholic and surreal collage. Handmade using bits and pieces of paper, watercolors and glue.
Collage Size: 9 x 13.25 inches.
Light and Dark.
When the sun rises in the East, the moon sets in the West. This collage examines the contrasts between Eastern and Western cultures and esthetics. It uses images from traditional European paintings mixed with Japanese prints by Hiroshige. Hiroshige was known for his woodcut prints that miraculously and artistically combined dark and light images. I used paper bits and pieces of the same color but of different shades to create the idea of light, dark, and shadows in this collage. To the woman's left, the sun rises in the East; to her right, the moon falls in the West. She holds a globe in her hands, representing this planet's vastness. The collage uses surrealism to express the idea of the push and pull of different cultures that cohabitate on this Earth. Handmade collage using bits and pieces of paper, watercolor and glue.
Collage Size: 13 x 16 inches.
Blue is For Boy.
Examining masculinity and fluidity. Handmade collage using magazine ads, bits and pieces of paper, watercolor, soft pastels, and glue.
Collage Size: 17 x 18.25 inches.
Large Moonlight.
A beautiful young woman with dreadlocks and soulful eyes, walks on a cloudy evening, under the mysterious light of a blue moon. Mixed media collage made from paper, pastels, and watercolor.
Collage Size: 11.5x11 inches.
Completed 2024
Dark Spying.
A mysterious collage that delves into the realm of secrecy. The backdrop is painted in a rich, dark red color, creating an ominous atmosphere. In the foreground, we see a solitary woman emerging from the shadows. Her black-and-white image contrasts with the colorful background, suggesting intrigue. With just one eye visible, she takes on the role of a covert observer, casting a judgmental gaze. The artwork evokes feelings of secrecy, with tension and danger seemingly lurking beneath the surface. Handmade collage using magazine ads, art books, watercolor, and soft pastels.
Collage Size: 9.5 x 13.25 inches.
Clockwork 52.
Handmade collage exploring the intricate mechanisms within a wristwatch, showcasing a myriad of dials, gears, jewels, and the unique personality embedded in the heart of the timepiece. Made from old books, bits and pieces of paper, and watercolor. Significant source material for this collage were print ads for wrist watches.
Collage Size: 11.5 x 13.25 inches.
Blind Butterflies.
Handmade collage made from old books, magazines, watercolors, pastels, and imagination. It portrays Cupid, the god of love, who is blindfolded and blind. Above Cupid, there is a miniature painting that depicts butterfly wings. These wings are made from images of eyes.
Collage Size: 9.25 x 13.875 inches.
Robed Men.
In this intimate collage, two robed men share a moment of friendship. Their relaxed stances and warm smiles convey a deep connection. Brightly colored robes with images of birds, surreal figures and intricate patterns hint at shared experiences and a spiritual connection between the two men. The collage explores harmony, inviting viewers to sense the unspoken bond between these friends in a snapshot of serene camaraderie. Handmade collage using old books, bits and pieces of paper, and watercolors.
Collage size: 8 x 10.75 inches.