Lost Nuts and Found Bolts

April 18, 2017 My front row Seat to view  President Trump,  Notice the Semi-trailer barrier.  Is the face of our evolving democracy, where money and privilege gain you access and a voice.  Everyone else?  Welcome to Gridville,  "Notation from Gridville, 4/8/2017  digital composite image

"Fire On The Mountain" 4/7/2017 planographic transfer on paper w/hand coloring,  13 7/8" X 21 7/8" finding my way back to a beginning, full circle. I remember watching these guys use photographic projections,  to create these visual montages, then there was the light shows at the Fillmore and the Avalon Ballrooms, filling my head with \ images, I think, I have finally found a way to make these images appear.  Next, to integrate sound and motion.

"In Gridvill e mind-numbing complex systems struggle to regulate and maintain order in a cyber-optic spider web where lust and greed are lynchpins for celebrity obsessed, creature comfort driven, image-conscious consumers." V. Quatroche, 2005 "Notations from Gridville, 3-17" planographic transfer, 14" X 24" on paper This new notation from Gridville, is a  first in a series of images constructed and grabbed through an image generator, a playground.  A fitting way to create images which are a synthesis of momentary notations; a compilation of photographs, drawings, and miscellany amassed over time. Welcome to Gridville.

The twins -  in front of the wreckage 2017 The Twins witness  The methodical unraveling of everything. The safety net has been burned  and thrown into the gulley.

It's so cold lately, going outside just doesn't seem feasible.   A good reason to work in the studio. Dec 15, 2016

I woke up the other day and I had this image in my head, it was so clear and seemed to capture my feelings, especially in light of the people in power.   A Black and white short haired terrier-like dog laying on its back legs spread wide -a submissive pose. The dog's face was that of Paul Ryan, looking up at its master.  The master was wearing black motorcycle or riding boots, tight light Khaki riding trousers & tight long sleeve shirt. This individual was straddling the dog, looking down. The back of his hands rested against his ample waist and  gripped  in one hand a long black riding crop. At the ready. The face was that of Donald Trump.  The news be it fake or real it is not pleasant, the people coming into power are thinking not of their children, or their children's children, they are only thinking of amassing ever-increasing fortunes, regardless the cost, or who will pay the bill. Yes, It's a Hard R...

this is a slide show of sorts details of several pen and ink drawings done around 2009.  The title is from a book of Poems and short stories by Vincent Quatroche.  "Notations from Gridville" describes so much, these drawings reflect that time and place, but only a slice of the whole picture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGjuJhK1-AE