Art now

I have been making art, teaching art, critiquing art and writing about art for more than 40 years. I continue to be amazed and frustrated.

Amazed at the range and vitality of the work currently being made by artists. Frustrated that the public has such little understanding and appreciation of this.

Amazed that the work of so many different artists is so powerful and professional. Frustrated that interest in this work can be so easily passed over by a system that cares more about big names and big price tags.

Amazed that so much contemporary work is so intelligent and so timely. Frustrated that media just don’t see this and profile it in their broadcasts.

Amazed that visual imagery has become a primary language. Frustrated that the public are not educated enough to appreciate and use it.