This group of oil paintings explores a human-occupied underwater world.  Interestingly, water fragments light, distorts scale and uniquely modifies color.  Even more, the dynamism of water forces a constantly evolving abstraction.   These paintings represent a continued exploration of Nominal Realism.   Nominal Realism is a concept I’ve developed based on a point that connects the two ideologies: Figuration and Abstraction. They have a strong continuity with my earlier photographic work and are based on teachings of Hans Hoffman and Josef Albers.

In addition, when shown at the Hudson Guild gallery, one kid said, "I really like this because it's just like summer. Man, I wish I was there."