Works in Progress: 148 Collaborative
This long-term project has been conducted in collaboration with Rene Mayorga and Tom Wilson at their studio in Jersey City, NJ.
The 148 Collaborative is an exchange of symbols and imagery as well as materials and methods. In this highly craft-oriented series we typically start with a vinyl film poster that is stretched on a wood frame like canvas. Using paint and other applied media, we combine deconstructed images, words, and found objects to create narratives and references to cinematic conventions.
Key to this group project is the literal exchange of each work among three artists. We each contribute distinct imagery and work modes at the same time as learning a common vocabulary that evolves from the shared process.