About the Artwork

I find painting and drawing on paper to be a pleasure; the ink, paint, pen, and the movement of my hand and fingers flow in their own unique way across the paper. In this case, I’ve mounted it on wood—it’s rigid and durable. The mounting process intentionally creates wrinkles that become elements of the work; they’re gestural, spontaneous, and surprising. Pincoya is a mermaid who inhabits the seas of southern Chile. She is beautiful, with golden