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It is a technique of reverse painting on Conceptualism paintings, reverse painted

transparent Plexiglas, similar to Cloisonne on Plexiglas with museum quality framed.

Enamelling. This was an ancient method of All native paintings here are on exhibit at

the Chinese (whose history can date back Eagle Spirit Gallery and abstract, modern

to over 500 years) whereby a single line work at Ukama Gallery (www.wall90.

is etched out depicting the subject matter. com).
Then each area painted separately, creating

a collage of color in a mosaic effect. Do you have any upcoming events or

exhibitions?

This is a complex technique, conveying a Throughout my life I have had the

powerful presence. A mixed media mosaic opportunity to participate several times

cubistic style inlaid with gold or silver, a year in international exhibitions and

creating the design and separating the gallery exhibitions in London, Paris,

colours. It is a distortion of the subject Vancouver, Barcelona many parts of the

matter, an original abstract with a world including Hawaii, South America,

sculptural effect. The element of lucidity Mexico, Europe. I never stop, it is exciting

is created through color separation and always an adventure. Upcoming

combining fluorescent metallics, enamels shows: Gagliardi Gallery, London, La

and acrylics. Galerie d’Art Les Cercles, Paris, Eagle

Spirit Gallery, Ukama Gallery, Vancouver,

This medium I developed in 1986 and Canada.

continued developing this style till the

early 90’s. It is just recently that I have re- Where do you see your art going in five

entered the challenge of working with this years?

extraordinary medium which allows me to I look forward to the opportunity of

experiment more with my design concepts creating mammoth projects for Museums

creating an ultra-modern effect. All Future around the world.

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