Everything is Connected — Everything Flows

The interconnection of all things flowing from one into another is a central tenet reflected in my art and architecture. Each painting integrates these ideas through abstract compositions, and hierarchies of colors, blending each into the other, creating depth, meaning, and context.

Everything in the Universe exists in association with everything else. Through abstract painting and abstract digital architectural images, I’m adding my perception of these ideas. This reflects my training as an artist combined with my experiences and career as an Architect and designer.

Each painting is unique, hand painted on canvas or archival quality paper, with color themes and compositions evoking notions of understanding, awareness, and perspective, combining to generate a myriad of emotions.

There is an intention at the beginning of each work that invariably evolves as different colors are combined and created, resulting in new compositions with surprising, and often unexpected results.

My painting technique is inspired by two quotes I discovered early in my life and career -

First, from one of my favorite artists and designers:

“Learn how to see.”
“Realize that everything connects to everything else.”
Leonardo DaVinci – 1452AD -1519AD

Second, a Greek philosopher, known for his doctrine of change being central to the Universe:

“Panta Rhei”
“Everything flows, and you cannot step twice into the same stream.”
Heraclitus – 535 BC – 475 BC

A passion for the creative arts has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I formally studied Art and Architecture during my University tenure, ultimately graduating with an architectural degree, and pursuing a career as a professional architect. Designing several nationally recognized and highly sustainable buildings.

Today, I’m redirecting my creative energies back to that of a professional artist. My fascination with abstract painting is informed by ideas of connection, intuition, integration, minimalism, and Eastern philosophies of harmony and balance.

Thank you for visiting my art, and I hope it both inspires and engages you.

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Original Photography By Thomas Cox

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