Early Work

The early work (1994-1997) is characterized by a range of styles, from direct perception, to experiments with various materials and methods. The use of fabric dyes and handmade materials are iconic on this period. Some works were meticulously constructed using dyed cotton balls, which were dried and felted before being applied onto the canvas. Other canvases used tie-dyed or batik techniques to compose interesting compositional structures.

Shoes

Still Life with Candle

Still Life with Bottles

The Astronomer

The Geographer

The Waterseller of Seville

Boy with Flute

Boy with Lute

Boy with Lute (1997)

Exploration

Age of Exploration

Who Are You # 1 & #2

Excavation #1

Excavation #2

Excavation Study (1997)

In art, a study is a drawing, sketch or painting done in preparation for a finished piece. Excavation Study (1997) was used to understand the problem and to plan the elements, color and composition of
Excavation #1 and Excavation #2.