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paradox of complexity coupled with simplicity. The outcome capture more truth as an artist and be less of an ego and I sense
engendered confidence in portraying simplicity as the ultimate the Ultimate Reality might be touched in the in- between spaces
expression of complexity. Dragan encouraged me to see the as both Truth and Egoless. As an artist, I look to find clues on

beauty of abstraction lies in the various underlying hypostases how to enter these spaces increasingly consistently. In the work
combining or being in dynamic relationship in such a way as to of Paul Emile Bourduas, I found rhythm and seduction at the
become conscious to the viewer as a living process. root of his process and all the in-between spaces functioning as

necessary places of risk to effervescently touch those rhythms,
As a group, those by whom I am influenced are practitioners to animate the seductions. The moments of this realization
of what I call “Complex Simplicity.” The brilliant artist, Franz create a rich ocean of plankton, food for the conceptual work
Kline, eventually became a dynamic interpreter of boldness with to be done. The essence of my work is in dissecting and inhaling
monochromatic staging where black was equally as powerful the genius of the French/Chinese artist Zao Wou Ki.

as white and required careful fluid strength. The work of Adi Da
Samraj informs my understanding of the need to perpetually What I continue to learn is how incredibly liberating it is to
embody the aesthetic experience as Reality Itself. affirm and elevate emotion as the intent of a painting or

photograph. Being fearless in approaching the image as a
There is a delicious struggle I engage in daily as I am drawn into sovereign manifestation requiring my stand as one “getting
what is “in-between” the phenomena, moments, ideas which to know” life, bringing forth clues for others, and trusting the
arise and yet practicing in the actual doings of the world to process. This is the under-painting of the journey I have been
make visible what is found in those spaces. It is my adventure to so humbly given to fulfill.

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