Years, ago, in the mid-nineteen nineties, I went through a crisis that left me questioning who I am and why I am alive. My life was out of balance and very painful. In an attempt to make some sense of things I turned to the only thing that made me feel good - painting. The "Balance Series" is the result of a seven year journey looking for something that turned out to be within myself.

One gallery owner who looked at the work said it was clear I was going through a spiritual cleansing and that artists needed to do that every now and then. He didn't say anything else and I didn't ask. Too bad; I might have learned something valuable if I'd been open to having a conversation with him.