Optic Torso
2013
Eyeglass lenses, acrylic paint
38 x 15 x 12″

“I am consumed with how thing work in a mechanical, creative, spiritual and political contest.  As a Sculptor for over 40 years I have embraced many mediums.   I have explored the nature of the materials that I use in order to understand and challenge their properties in traditional and unique applications.   At the core of this process, is a compelling inquiry of, how do I learn to speak through the materials. To discover the truth about the materials and express the beauty of my artistic version.

This dialogue propelled me to immerse myself into the artistic heritage of Africa.   Searching for the language, tools, and symbols to recreate and recover the enormous spiritual influence and indigenous beauty this tradition has had on the world.  It has also encouraged me to develop works reflecting the unique circumstances of the African American experience that traces back to its African origins.

Being a Artist is a gift, a way to pray and to create the visions of the past, present and the future.  It is a need to continue, to establish a trail that reflects my growth as a Sculptor, as an African American.”