Fascinated by the absurd search for meaning, order and control in a world of chaos.

My aspiration is that viewers experience the work as playful and humorous but with a worrying undertone. I'm looking for the sweet spot where one experiences tension, humour and fear at the same time. I say go for it rather than sit back and worry.

I'm interested in the power of the natural world and the human experience within it. I enjoy the plein air experience as one can sit and really look and absorb one's surrounding, and finding my way into the emerging painting.

I’m inspired by Alex Colville and his approach to story and Tom Thomson for the energy in his works especially the drama of the changing landscape and for the sheer joy he conveys in his experience of nature. Francis Bacon is also a significant influence for his tremendous work ethic and his tenacity in repeatedly using motifs and themes in order to get closer to conveying his ideas.

Born, raised and still located in Toronto, I trained as a sculptor although in the last number of years I've focused more on painting. Ideas drive my painting style- layering and building as I go. When making objects, I use a variety of materials ranging from plaster, wax, wood and found objects.