Underwater #2242

Photograph and acrylic painting on canvas.

40x40x2"

Underwater Series is directly influenced by my experience of living in Los Angeles. The image of water transmits a sense of peace and calm that is very much embedded in California’s identity. Swimming pools in particular are a very important architectural component of California’s lifestyle and landscape. In my work, the elements found underwater such as ladders, corners, steps lose theirs sense of usefulness and attain a symbolic quality. The magnificent light that shines through the surface creates a theatrical and surreal atmosphere. The special moment captured in this work, with all its beauty, elicits peacefulness and quiet.