Horror of the Family
In “Horror of the Family”, I explore a family’s psyche, both real and imagined. Old family photos inspired me to create works that evoke a dark, gothic nostalgia. I investigate the ether and reanimate these ghosts of memory, creating new stories that incorporate historical figures along with my own great great grandmother. In these works I use artifacts of the past to fabricate a new history of my family.
Point of No Return, 2016
charcoal and oil on paper
51” x 32”
The Presentation, 2016
charcoal on paper
144” x 51”
Final Breath, 2016
Bible, jar, pomegranate, rose and vodka
Your Share, 2013
charcoal on paper
22” x 30”
Guardian of the Crossroads, 2012
oil on panel, diptych
36” x 36”
God-Fearing Grandma, 2012
oil on panel
18” x 18”
Johnston's Plea, 2011
oil on panel, diptych
36” x 18”
Dark Matter, 2009
oil on panel
36” x 24”