another artist statement

My art has a theme of playing with hidden meaning in tension, intensity and, at times, aggression. These pieces explore the extent of the material while giving off an uncomfortable pressure. I want to shock the audience into coming closer despite the initial reaction to see the detailed beauty and even elegance in the natural material of wood and how it interacts with paint.
Another idea that I have been toying around with has a sort of white on white minimalistic influence. I have always been interested in light and shadow, particularly in light shining through a certain object or from a certain angle, creating various shapes. I started building on canvas to making my own canvas and using fabric to create the depth and patterns against the light that I wanted. This not only creates a light, more peaceful presence, but changes the traditional gallery scene of pieces on a wall to one on the ceiling.
Upon the first engagement with a piece of artwork, not all information is attained. My belief is that the process of creating artwork is just as important, or more important, than the resulting piece. The subconscious can speak for a person more accurately than words, sometimes more truthfully than what a person thinks the truth is when speaking of it. So there is a depth when creating subconscious artwork that takes time and effort to gain an understanding.