Intersect Opening

The opening reception of Intersect at Gallery 135 in Portland, OR. June, 2014

In June, 2013, I'll be exhibiting a show of new cut paper works at Gallery 135, including a collaborative portrait series with photographer Christian Columbres. At the center of these pieces comes "Intersect," an 5.4' x 3.4' x 8.4' suspended paper installation. Two isosceles tetrahedron shapes will hang suspended in mid air, intersecting at the center point. These shapes are made up of over 1,850 individually suspended paper pyramids. Like two people crossing paths in life, these shapes independent of one another, will be represented by two different shades of gray. At the point of intersection, a kaleidoscope of color will emerge, symbolizing a coalescence of the two forms. These two energies forever alter one another. The lessons and memories remain, while the point of merger, the experience of meeting, is impermanent and the journey continues.

Intersect Portrait Series

“Michelle and Nicole (friends)” / mixed media photo collage / 2013
“Michael and Josh (father and son)” / mixed media photo collage / 2013
“Amron and Theo (Mother and son)” / mixed media photo collage / 2013 / 

The Intersect portrait series was created in collaboration with photographer Christian Columbres. This series combines images of paired family members and friends amongst geometric overlays. These elements represent the inner workings of human relationships, depicting the close-knit patterns that keep two people connected. Whether it be through love, humor, tragedy, genetics or the many countless things that bond two people together.

Intersect Portrait Outakes

During our photoshoot for the Intersect Portraits, photographer Christian Columbres decided to have an impromptu photo session to test out some lighting techniques. The studio, with its high ceilings and large scale windows produced some interesting shadows and light play. We had fun messing around before the models arrived for the real shoot.

Intersect Portrait Process

 The Intersect portrait series was created in conjunction with photographer Christian Columbres. This series combines images of paired family members and friends amongst geometric overlays. These elements represent the inner workings of human relationships, depicting the close-knit patterns that keep two people connected. Whether it be through love, humor, tragedy, genetics or the many countless things that bond two people together.

 

Intersect Process

The process that I go through in creating suspended paper installations is very time intensive and detailed. I always start with a sketch and try to create site specific work whenever possible. My studio space is designed to be extremely mobile. Everything has wheels so that I can move shelves and tables around to allow for more space for the installation construction. Here are some images detailing the process of creating Intersect.