About my work

Systems

The other day, I had an opportunity to look at works I did in the past. This is something I rarely do. Looking back is just not my thing....

Nonrepresentational Art and Disparate Realities

When I was much younger, a wise older woman once said to me during a conversation, "I'd rather you didn't say I understand so easily." To...

Structure and Play

What does it mean “to play”? After doing some reading, I came to realize it’s more complex than I thought. Playing seems all about having...

About my grids

The grid has played an essential role in almost all my work. So, today I want to write a bit of what exactly it represents. Although in...

Memories of studios in the past ーThe futon factory and pine leaves

As I was packing up my studio for my recent move, I reminisced about the spaces I’ve had in the past. Since I’ve lived a somewhat nomadic...

Oozing out of the square

About my work

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