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I think of an image as a metaphor. It has recognizable qualities that bring to mind something familiar. Using images changes the art into a kind of storytelling. This does not mean that it is any less abstract. I am thinking that abstraction refers to the practice of conceptualizing and has nothing to do with realism per se. So a piece can be both abstract and recognizable. It is this state of flux that is so interesting. Can we, in fact, be in two places at the same time? And what exactly are we looking at?

The act of making a print is inherently mysterious. A certain amount of preparation goes into setting up the plate, but ultimately it is the printing press that actually produces the print. Lifting the wet print from the plate has the quality of opening a present, there is always a surprise inside. It is exciting to discover the image in this way. The only question is can we allow ourselves to have this much fun? After all, life is serious.