Observational drawing is at the root of all my work. As I draw, I’m fully exploring the formal arrangements of line and shape. Most recently, the little tangles of discarded wire, string and other detritus that I’ve found have caught my attention. During the drawing process, the work pushes beyond the initial exploration and moves into metaphor. These apparent snags and snarls become a meditative labyrinth as I follow my way through them. Following the chaotic knots become a way to move through time, life experiences and memory.