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Artist Statement
The Totem
series of paintings represent an undercurrent of cultural uniformity of
shapes and color patterns following a symmetrical pattern. Symmetry calls
our attention to a common thread of existence from ancient tribal culture to
contemporary peoples of the world. A central focal point in each work is
surrounded with a complexity of shapes that may suggest human shapes and
movement. The whole system of patterns is developed using a line structure
of curved and straight lines and color against a white space dividing the pieces
into a complex of positive and negative space. My hope for this work is
that people will see a language of shapes, igniting their imagination, which
will bridge people's differences and bring unity of spirit and purpose.
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