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my Greek Heritage has fueled me with its rich symbolism and space, creating a place where people gather and experience
mythology, to which I refer to often. It is a source of light and it from all angles. Unlike a painting on a wall, it obstructs
great depth. our paths, prompting movement and inquiry. By nature, its
permanent physical presence requires a powerful universal
As a universal language of symbols, abstract art has always and timeless statement along with a lengthy and demanding
allowed me to communicate beyond the barriers of linguistics. creative process. As a result, its execution is more cerebral and
In our world gone digital, this seems to be increasingly planned.
important, as face to face dialog is becoming increasingly
scarce, and the flow of genuine human interaction is in Non-objective abstract painting is a mirror of the unconscious,
continuous disruption. If we are to thrive, we must find within a view into the depths of the soul. As I return to painting
ourselves the means to express, to create and to surrender into after many years of focus on sculpture, I am re-discovering a
a more compassionate way of living and sharing with others. freedom of expression which flows from my heart beyond the
daily linear demands of living. It requires full presence, a place
I am often asked how and why I create both 2d and 3d artwork. where nothing else exists but the heart to hand inspiration
My answer is simple: Sculpture, much like a column, defines a spilling onto a surface.

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