Genesis IX-L-H

The series: “Genesis Rags” are made from salvaged, torn up sheets and pillowcases, artist paint rags that had been used for many years — a byproduct, discarded and bundled up amongst the detritus of an artist’s studio. At first glance, they look like one abstract work; details become more evident upon further consideration. Each piece is assembled from 9 rag remnants, with each remnant containing abstract marks and traces of paint and colour. The rags have been washed, ironed, primed and meticulously stitched together. The historical significance of stitching elements together is of primary interest, echoing primitive techniques and a primal need to protect.

This piece: IX-L-H was specifically assembled combining light and dark tones, deliberately contrasting panels put together and intentionally split down the middle -- light and dark. Different weights and tones of fabrics were chosen, including thin translucent panels alongside denser, dark fabrics. In this piece, the lower left panel contains a geometric pattern from the sole of a painter’s shoe; wet paint was imprinted onto the rag. The accidental, residual marks left behind document the forensic evidence of unplanned human contact.