My paintings are painted with a gestural technique; throwing, splattering and dripping paint onto the canvas using brushes and sticks. The paintings subject matter varies from landscape to nests and tangles. The style is abstract impressionist. Many of my works are over 8ft., some up to 12ft. My goal is to lead the viewer into the tangled threads and splatters of paint to find a home amidst the perceived chaos.
I decided to experiment with Pollock's technique, not because I liked his work, on the contrary, I didn't understand it. What initially appeared to be simple turned out to be very difficult. The throws aren't random in the least and though the process and finished work may appear chaotic it is no more so than the connecting particles that make up existence itself.
My art work is exhibited internationally in museums, schools, galleries and in the public and private sector. I was born in Beirut Lebanon to American parents traveling abroad. I am an outsider artist.
In addition to being a fine artist, I am a published poet and have taught art in the public and private sector. I also lecture and hold workshops. I was the 2011 recipient of the Kenneth Picerne Artist Outreach Grant.
curriculum vitae
selected recognition
2012/2013
Picture Art Foundation/ CSUDH Los Angeles exhibit
Cultural Inside Gallery Los Angeles representation
Japanese Friendship Garden Balboa Park museum rowsolo exhibit
2011
Allied Artist of America/ National Arts Club New York98th Annual
Picture Art Foundation/ CSUDH Los Angelesexhibit
Cultural Inside/ Abbaye de Neumunster Luxembourg exhibit
Insight Labs/ National Holocaust Museum sessions
2010
National Museum of Catholic Art and History New York permanent collection
2009
The Historical Society of Washington DC DCexhibit
City of Encinitas San Diego invitational
NYSVA New Yorkworkshop
2008
Charles Bibbs 626 Gallery at Studio B Los Angeles invitational
City of Encinitas San Diego curator/exhibitor
2007
4 Walls Gallery San Diego retrospective
Gotthelf Gallery La Jolla exhibit
Regents Gallery Los Angeles exhibit
Charles Bibbs 626 Gallery at Studio B Los Angeles invitational
2006
San Diego Museum of Natural History San Diego exhibit
4 Walls Design Gallery San Diego solo exhibit
2005
San Diego Art Institute San Diego 48th international juror: Derrick Cartwright, director San Diego Museum of Art
2nd City Council and Performing Arts Space Long Beach exhibit 2nd place, juror: Dr. Allen Roberts, professor World Arts and Culture expert in museum art
2004
Trios Gallery/Cedros Design District San Diego solo exhibit
San Diego Art Institute San Diego Southern CA regional juror: Mark Quint, artist representative
2003
Joseph David Gallery San Diego featured artist
2002
Del Mar TV San Diego poetry and art
2001
San Diego County Faire San Diego best of show, first place, special award, 2 honorable mention
San Diego Art Institute San Diego membership award
2000
San Diego Decor and Style Magazine San Diego featured artist
Territories Gallery Tucson AZ solo exhibit
Art and Accents / Cedros Design District solo exhibit
City of Encinitas San Diego banner artist
selected recognition
public collections
National Museum of Catholic Art and History New York
