Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. - Luke 8:18
Here's a preview painting that I will be exhibiting later this year for my solo show "Deeper Terrain" at Art Farm Iowa. The scene is of a forest fire with Florida's longleaf pine trees. As of late I've gone on many road trips throughout Florida and one thing that always sticks out to me and reminds me of my childhood are these unique pine trees.
Overtime I feel like I see less and less of them as the scenery of South Florida continues to change. The fire may seem dystopian and bleak of what lies ahead, but it also represents rebirth, renewal and inner spirit. I choose the title for my latest show "Deeper Terrain" for it's landscape elements but it also goes into something more in-depth within personal experiences of looking deep within myself as a maturing painter.
Deeper Terrain is the series of memory, a deeper mental terrain by landscapes and other motifs I've used over time within my work. "Deeper Terrain" opens this September at Art Farm Iowa.
Process shot while making the painting "Pines Fuego" 2024
