acrylic 6'x4' "for Norman lewis"

this is an salute to Norman Lewis, abstract expressionist, one of the founders of the New York school. he was ignored for a long time.

thanks for a good year! the last 2010 was a real pain, but a nice self portrait came out of it. and a resolve to get moving and to get away from crazy makers.

things that will make me travel i want to go to this exhibit.

a look at the painting. " An unexamined life" acrylic on mirror 48"x30"

Always Moving Forward Curators Tour - May 29th, 2010

Toronto! I really enjoy the work of the photographers, lately I have been trying to locate photographs of black Canadians in the early years,its a tough slog, unlike the things you can see in the states. As Dr. Montague states it's about creating a contemporary reflection of black life. I like the vision.

Camille Turner on How-To Maintain A Sucessful Arts Career, Pt 1

just a bit more of Ms Turner, And you should also check out Outer regions,

Camille Turner

Miss Canadiana I think is a way for Camille turner to , turn the tables on those who erase people of colour. she inscribes the notion of Canadiana beyond the image of the great white north(and they do mean white.)

Miss Canadiana's Red White and Beautiful Tour

Homefront 48x24" acrylic, collage on canvas.

The story of the immigration of my family from one place to'nother place, which still ain't home. Collecting ideas and identities that sit awkward and play-like. Some mornings waking up thinking someone will discover you dead but walking around in someone else's dream.
Wake up! Wake up! are we there yet? are we home?
"Who do you think you are?"