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On display until
July 25
July 25
Hours:
Thurs-Sat 12-8p
Sun
12-4p
Thurs-Sat 12-8p
Sun
12-4p
215-307-1550
11 W.
Girard Ave
Philadelphia
Girard Ave
Philadelphia
My paintings are created
using acrylic paint, shellac and sandpaper and are made on wood panels
and stretched canvases.
The subject matter in my work tends to deal with life,
death and religion. I've been working in
funeral homes for the last five years and I've become quite familiar
with all three subjects. Through funerals we tend to celebrate not only
someone dying but we also celebrate that persons life. Through
religion we hope that our loved ones are in a better place, that they
are not suffering anymore.
My inspiration comes
from many different sources: The German Expressionists, stained glass
windows, Halloween, Southern folk art, funeral homes, horror films,
music, lowbrow/outsider art, Religious icons, etc.
I am always adding and subtracting ideas and colors to my work to make each painting have it's own story. I like to think that each painting is in some way a good bye to somebody who passed away. A funeral portrait.
The subject matter in my work tends to deal with life,
death and religion. I've been working in
funeral homes for the last five years and I've become quite familiar
with all three subjects. Through funerals we tend to celebrate not only
someone dying but we also celebrate that persons life. Through
religion we hope that our loved ones are in a better place, that they
are not suffering anymore. I am always adding and subtracting ideas and colors to my work to make each painting have it's own story. I like to think that each painting is in some way a good bye to somebody who passed away. A funeral portrait.
