Kevin Kelly

I've been reading .pollan's excellent book about the rather new science of consciousness "A World Appears." So many thought provoking passages and questions- Do plants have consciousness (I am convinced they do)? What role do feelings play in consciousness? What other cells, besides neurons, engage in consciousness? Books and questions like these are excellent studio companions while working through complicated layers of a painting.
(Bonus shots of my studio garden and garden assistant)
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"With Ghosts, There is Always Room for One More"
colored paper pulp on felt
52"x38"

I have a great love for drawing as a practice, but I have often wondered about presenting drawings as stand-alone objects- for myself. I love the directness that can be present in a drawing, especially when it does not hide behind technique, when it centers on exploration and responsiveness to a subject. I have been experimenting with monochromatic materials, trying to get away from the heaviness of black and grey. Working monochromatically is also away for me to avoid drifting into full painting, especially as I like to draw with wet media. Anyway, these drawings have been based on quick photo collages that I sometimes make at my desk when I need to clear my logical brain with the simplest of hands-on activities.
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"With Ghosts, There is Always Room for One More"
grease pencil, egg tempera, gesso on paper
30"x 22"