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Artist's Statement
Statement of Work
The painting “In Memoriam” was originally created shortly after September 11, 2001, to communicate in a symbolic and respectful manner the tragic events and the feelings experienced by the nation at that time. After being inspired by the many flags waving in local neighborhoods, I made an effort to convey the tragedy and significance of the situation by transposing a representation of the fallen Twin Towers onto the fabric of our Nation, the American Flag. I hoped to honor the victims and convey a sense of the loss we all experienced.
One year later, the painting was awarded “The Most Patriotic Award” at America’s Freedom Festival Art Exhibition, in Provo, UT. Since then, the image has proved meaningful to others and continued to receive a favorable response as viewers have connected with it in personal and unique ways. Some of the personal interpretations have included: our Nation’s resilience and recovery in a time of great loss; the threat of our freedom being erased; and the blood that has been sacrificed. Through individual connection and interpretation, the image has come to represent many situations of loss and recovery, which have occurred throughout history.
It is my hope that through honor and remembrance this image will be a lasting memoriam to all victims and their families, additionally inspiring all those who view it to always remember.
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Education
Florence Academy of Art Summer Programs- Florence, Italy
Carl Bloch Academy of Art - Springville, Utah
Studio of William Whitaker - Provo, Utah
Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah
Selected Exhibitions
2011 "Portrait Society of America 6 by 9 Sale" - Atlanta, Georgia
"Freedom Festival Invitational Art Exhibit" - Provo, Utah
2010 "Portrait Society of America 6 by 9 Sale" - Washington D.C.
2009 “Classical Realism” - W.H. Patterson Gallery
London, England
2008 “Portrait Society of America 10th Annual International Portrait
Exhibition” - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“Annual Florence Academy of Art Exhibition” - W.H. Patterson Gallery,
London, England
2007 “Arts Fair, Battersea Park“ - W.H. Patterson Gallery
London, England
“Annual Florence Academy of Art Exhibition” - W.H. Patterson Gallery,
London, England
2005 “Landscapes” - Century Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia
“Spring Salon” - Springville Museum of Art, Springville, Utah
“Florence Academy of Art Show” - Century Gallery,
Alexandria, Virginia
“Academic Painting” - Century Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia
“Journey’s End National Juried Art Exhibition” - Astoria, Oregon
“The 6th Anniversary Show” - Century Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia
2004 “Spring Salon” - Springville Museum of Art, Springville, Utah
“A Bit of Tradition” - Morris Gallery, Spanish Fork, Utah
“Provo Arts Council First Night Art Exhibition” - Utah County
Courthouse, Provo, Utah
2003 “A View of Florence” - The F. Weixler Gallery, Salt Lake City, Utah
“Classical Drawings and Paintings” - Center Street Gallery, Provo, Utah
“Journey’s End National Art Exhibition” - Astoria, Oregon
Selected Awards
2008 “Award of Excellence” (Portrait Society of America Annual Exhibition)
2005 “Jurors Award” (Journey’s End National Juried Art Exhibition)
2003 “R. Don Oscarson Grant” (Brigham Young University)
2003 “Honorable Mention” (Journey’s End National Juried Art Exhibition)
2002 “Painting Award” (Freedom Festival Fine Art Exhibition)
1999 “Grand Prize Award” (Utah Art Open)
1996 “Talent Award Scholarship” (Brigham Young University)