The body of work presented on this page is a continuance of an ongoing inquiry into models of quantum gravity.  Around 2002 I had a series of compelling dreams about an energy matrix that seemed to revolve around gravity singularities and electromagnetic energy.  At the time I was totally unaware that there have been models along these lines developed since the 1980’s.  One aspect of the model that I am putting forward that differs from the more rigorous models (they’ve actually done the math) that physicists have developed, is that the primary wormhole form is actually nestled inside of larger, identically structured forms, sort of similar to russian dolls.  This would mean that the forms (or fields) would change scale, which is radically different than the more conventional models.  The basic premise of any of these models is that, at the most elementary level (planck scale), the uncertainty principle allows for the tendency for tiny black holes to form.  Gravity would be measured in discreet units, similar to a particle.  It would make space-time have an aggregate quality, instead of the smooth curved space of  Einstein.  Electromagnetism and gravity would be linked (from the charges created in the black holes). There are also really interesting ramifications for the exchange of information in these types of models, that basically there is a resonant exchange of information and that it feeds back on itself constantly, that the universe really consists of relationships of information exchange. That is the aspect of the model from which I derived the titles of the paintings.  Another aspect of resonance is the fact that there are scientists (Claudia Eberlein) that are using ultrasonic frequencies to tease the evidence (plasma degree temperatures) of these structures out of liquids such as water or benzene.

    These images aren’t about physics alone, they’re also about image making.  I did take some liberties with the subject matter.  One important aspect of these forms is that they are background independent, that is to say, any quality you would be able to perceive in this form would lie within the form.  I don’t think my images adhere rigorously to this concept.  They are artistic interpretations after all, and not scientific illustrations.  Also, the space has been highly compressed, similar to the way that the space in atomic models are compressed.  I had great fun experimenting with glazes and different  methods of application.  I am just as concerned with the formal qualities of the images as I am about their subject matter and I hope the viewer is first and foremost engaged by their formal qualities.

                                      (Oil On Canvas Unless Otherwise Indicated)