First Florida Show. Works In Progress Art Studios - 24 22nd Ave S. St. Petersburg FL. 8.10.13 5-9PM

First show in the Florida tonight!  Steel painting emphasis. This show will  focus on smaller experimental work reflecting the research and study of various methods or approaches undertaken in the process of creating a steel painting.

I am looking forward to a great night of meeting people and new adventures.

Exploration

Patina treated copper with steel frame. 30" W x 24" H

Steel painting. Study of patina applications as method for painting. Encaustic approach used to add depth to color. Exploring metal as a 2D medium.

Sensual Metalwork - A Stream of Conscience

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Video clip that represents a mix of my work coupled with the creative process.

Duchess Mirror

Hand forged and fabricated steel.
36" H x 27" W
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Functional decorative work with organic scrolls and hand textured segments. Hot wax finish. Art nouveau influence.

Art Nouveau Wall Piece-Augusta Bay -Italy

Hand forged steel and copper with fabricated frame. 30"H x 25" W.

Having the good fortune of growing up in Italy-more specifically Sicily and Sardinia, I grew to literally view the world in island or archipelago forms. As such I developed an appreciation of organic forms as related to a peninsula being viewed from above.

This piece reflects the influences that come from Augusta Bay in Sicily - a common panoramic scene from our home at the time. Costa De Li Oliandri.

Graceful Lily

Hand forged steel with copper. 69" H x 20" W
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Graceful Lily--a compilation of restructuring, catharsis, and elegance. This piece reflects a spirit of sensuality with the manifestation of departure.

The intent of this piece was to reflect on a frame of reference that illustrated a magnitude of sensuality--to take the given moment. The organic forms were meant to be seductive and to instill a sense of promiscuous rebellion.

Duchess Wall Piece

Forged copper and steel with fabricated frame.

Approx. 4ftW x 2ftH.

A study of patterns through the use of balance and loose connectivity. A resemblance to the gentle nurturing of a relationship.