Them/U.S.

This is nominally an Iraq war piece, yet it is about all wars.

Fingerprints represent each lost soul, most of whom remain nameless and faceless to all but their close relatives. While soldiers are expected to be "uniform," in truth they are as unique as fingerprints.

As applied to the present war, the Iraqi deaths (top) are covered up as if they don't exist. The American soldiers fade away without making a dent in the nation's consciousness; the public forbidden to view their coffins and funerals.

class pictures

From a series of "Class Pictures" for the faceless, nameless victims of recent tragedies. Each victim is symbolized by a fingerprint, at once unique yet representative of all.

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Class Picture: The Suicide Bombers

This is a 24" x 30" acrlic on canvas, "The Suicide Bombers."

This shows texture.

This shows a closeup

Class Picture: 2000 Desert Angels


This is to honor the 2000 Americans who died in Bush's Iraq war so far as of 10/25/05.

Here is a close up.



Class Picture: The 2,819 Lost On 9/11/01



This 30" x 40" acrylic on canvas is dedicated to the 2819 people who died in the 9/11 attacks.

VIVA ART SHOW

Thanks to all who came to my show at the VIVA Gallery in Sherman Oaks.

Floral for Landscape

This is a 24" x 24" gallery wrap canvas, "Floral for Landscape".

Waterfall Earth

This is an 18" x 36" acrylic and gesso on canvas, "Waterfall Earth."

The Death of Mark Rothko

On February 25, 1970 Mark Rothko took some pills, sliced his arms and went into the long sleep. As his life drained away, his blood formed in a large pool around him. This is a 4' x 5' acrylic on canvas, "The Death of Mark Rothko." Your comments are appreciated.

Minimalism: "Waterfall" and "Greenseas"

These are two 18" x 36" acrylics on canvas. The first is "Waterfall."




This is "Greenseas." Your comments about both are appreciated, pro or con.



Thanks for looking.

Cave

This is a 24" x 24" acrylic on canvas, "Cave." Your comments are appreciated.

Sheldon Levine's Wake

This is a 24" x 30" acrylic on canvas, entitled "Sheldon Levine's Wake."

Shiny, Party People

24" x 30" Acrylic on Canvas, Shiny, Party People.

Rhapsody in Blue Two

This is another version of Rhapsody in Blue, with whiter whites instead of bluer blues. 12" x 12" acrylic on canvas.

Sycamore Valley

This is a 24" x 30" oil on canvas, "Sycamore Valley."

Las Virgenes (2)

This is a 24" x 36" acrylic on canvas; its another version of "Las Virgenes" with a different color scheme and texture.

If A Girl

This is a 30" x 40" acrylic on canvas, "If A Girl."

Defiance

This is a 16" x 20" oil on canvas, " Defiance."

Rhapsody In Brilliant Blue

This is a 12" x 12" acrylic on canvas, "Rhapsody In Brilliant Blue."

Las Virgenes

This is a 24" x 36" acrylic on canvas, "Las Virgenes."

Untitled Art

This is a diptych, two acrylics on canvas, 12" x 12" each, "Untitled Art."

ARRIVING FEMA OFFICIALS

ARRIVING FEMA OFFICIALS ARE WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS BY THE GRATEFUL CITIZENS OF NEW ORLEANS AFTER THE HURRICANE





This is a 20 x 24 oil on canvas. It is dedicated to those who died in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and the survivors who are anywhere by now.



US STAMP OF APPROVAL




This is a 16 x 20" oil on canvas about US policy in Iraq.




SKY LIFE SKY DEATH



This is a 16 x 20" acrylic on canvas about the Challenger disaster.



FLAG



This is a 16 x 20" oil on canvas about 9/11.