In 2014, a space cloud (G2) passed the Black Hole at the center of our galaxy and, miraculously, survived the encounter. This event caused astronomers and astrophysicists to question the very identity of our galaxy’s void heart. The event also inspired an explosion of new work.
Self Portrait as Space Cloud and Black Hole Grief, 2021
with/without (black hole), 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 8"x8"
space cloud G2, 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 8" x 8"
untitled (shadow of heaven), 2021 charcoal and acrylic on paper 8" x 8"
soul cloud, 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 8" x 8"
Black Hole/Dark Matter, 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 8" x 8"
Every cell/nebula exists in a sacred field of meaning, 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 11" x 16"
untitled landscape, 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 9" x 10"
Dark matter map, 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 8" x 8"
underworld landscape, 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 8" x 8"
soul/space cloud, 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 8" x 8"
light particles against a black hole, 2021 charcoal and acrylic on paper 8" x 8"
untitled, 2021 charcoal and burnishing pencil on paper 8" x 8"
The delicacy and amorphous nature of a space cloud is directly connected to my own sense of queer identity. This was my first self portrait in years. The use of mirror created a dynamic and fluctuating viewing experience as well as a direct reflection on self.
Self Portrait of a Space Cloud, 2021
Spray paint on glass mirror
Life Source, 2021 Spray paint and acrylic on glass mirror 12" x 12"
Journeying into darkness with void in its stomach, 2021 spray paint and acrylic on mirror 8" x 10"
untitled (black hole), 2021 spray paint and acrylic on mirror 8" x 10"
Cosmic Energy, 2021 spray paint and acrylic on mirror 8" x 8"