Abstract Figurative
My abstract figurative work is a modern take on classics. With the ballerinas, I paint an abstract underpainting — throwing paint, adding paper, layering colors with sanding and scratching. Then I paint a top layer with negative painting techniques to reveal portions of the abstract below. My paintings on tile are done on marble slabs, with the translucency of the skin being the natural material itself. The juxtaposition between the abstract painting and the luminance creates an interesting and beautiful effect. My figurative collages are done with ink and paper, with movement of the figure executed with a few bold lines. The patterned, handmade papers take center stage.
Ballerina in Motion 12x12 Acrylic on Board In Private Collection
Reflections 12x12 Acrylic on Board In Private Collection
Dancing in the Flow 12x12 Acrylic on Board Framed & Matted
Beyond the Rainbow 12x12 on Board In Private Collection
Togetherness 11x14 Acrylic Mounted on Board in Floating Frame
At a Crossroads 12x12 on Canvas in Floating Frame In Private Collection
Guardian Angels 6x6 Mixed Media (Paper Collage, Ink, Acrylic) SOLD
World Opens Up 8x8 Acrylic on Board Floating Frame
Ladies Night Out 6x6 Paper Collage Sold
Lacy Lady 3x6 Paint on Tile - Framed 11x14 Sold
Dance of Energy 12x12 Acrylic on Board In Private Collection
Blue Nude 3x6 Tile Framed 11x14 in White Wood Frame Museum Glass Sold
Fluorescent Pink Top 3x6 Paint on Tile - Framed & Matted 11x14 Museum Glass In Private Collection
Brunette in Flow 11x14 Ellarslie at Trenton City Museum, Open 39 Juried Show
Floating 3x6 Painting on Tile - Framed 11x14 Museum Glass in White Wood Sold
Ethereal Friendship 11x14 Mixed Media (Paper, Acrylic and Alcohol Inks) Framed 16x20 Sold
Destiny 18x24 Acrylic and Paper on Wood Board Natural Wood Floating Frame
'Til We Dance Again 12x12 Acrylic on Board Floating Frame
The Past and the Future Mixed Media (Gesso, Paper, Ink) 9x12 on Panel, Framed In Private Collection
Riding the Wave 12x12 Acrylic on Board Sold
Curvy 11x14, Double Matted in White Frame Sold
Pink Nude 11x14 Double Matted in White Frame Museum Glass Private Collection
Golden Dress 3x6 Tile, 11x14 Double Matted in White Wood Frame in Museum Glass Sold
Gallery Wall Zuzu Solo Show - July 2022 Lawrenceville, NJ
Two Sided Mixed Media (Fiber Paste, Newspaper, Handmade Paper) 6x6 Sold
Passage Mixed Media (Fiber Paste, Handmade Paper, Acrylic) 6x6