zipped (after bn); 60" x 48" x 2"; fabric and zipper, wood stretcher bars; 2000

One of a series paying homage and poking fun of various mid-century and later modernist art movements. The "zip" paintings of Barnett Newman are honored and punctured using this deep red resonant fabric and an actual zipper.

untitled (rothko painting #1), 60" x 48" x 2", cotton, felt and fake fur - 1999

Mark Rothko was similarly honored using the idea of his transcendant doorways using fake fur, brilliant turquoise fabric and felt. A series of drawings utilizing post-its also explored Rothko's sublime doorway.

stripe painting #2 (ordinaire), 60" x 48" x 2", satin, cotton/polyester blend and fake fur; 1997

See above and add a variety of names who paint luscious stripe paintings.

bowed (fur carolyn); 60" x 48" x 2"; pink velour, fur collar, gold bow, wood stretcher bars; 2000

Amazing pink velour combined with a garage sale fur collar and gold bow to honor a good friend who creates incredible hair drawings.

dotty (for grandma d); 42" x 30" x 2"; fabric, silver chains and thread, wood stretcher bars; 2000

pop (for yves st. laurent); 42" x 30" x 2"; fabric, pom-poms and thread, wood stretcher bars; 2000

POP! (after JI); 42" x 30" x 2"; fabric, glass buttons and thread, wood stretcher bars; 2000