From Darkness Into Light

I’m writing on this weekend in April that combines the Abrahamic religion’s holy days, getting ready for next month’s show. I think about welcoming Spring, but I don’t feel lighthearted yet. I DO feel the thrill of seeing flowers poke through, and the warmth of a bit of sun, but the terrible turbulence in Europe, and the quiet pandemonium in this country about how to handle the pandemic, democracy and daily living, make me want to paint more than ever. I’ve now assembled a body of work that shares a basic darkness with the relief of bright metallics and touches of color. i hope this is a transition to cheerier palettes but especially to better times for those who are suffering.