Far from Home continues my exploration of the commonplace object, this time as a vehicle to somewhere greater. Objects, no matter how ordinary, hold a magic and a power that can transport us to different times and realms, depending on how they’re arranged, used or treated. My new paintings showcase this phenomenon through isolation and dynamic composition. Far from Home also refers to the effect nostalgia can have. Memories can comfort and they can also emphasize how much distance there is between then and now. My hope is that the paintings will cause viewers to engage with their own memories and perhaps be transported.
