Portrait of an Industrial Landscape

Artist Statement

Portrait of an Industrial Landscape investigates the landscapes of Denver and Commerce City.  Though many complain about the impact these buildings have on the environment, they provide energy and power, and are therefore a necessary evil.  The pollution they produce may not be beautiful, but there is an appealing quality to the architecture of these buildings.  The intricate facades and the palette applied inform the aesthetic of this series, which give each built structure character.  These monuments represent industry, technology, and energy and the use of acrylic paint is a conscious one.  A technological advancement in paint and its durability, acrylic paint helps highlight the tension between old and new. The deconstructive technique explores the buildings’ place within the city fabric of Denver, intending a discourse on the need for alternative energy as well as the disappearance of the working class.