My current series “Graphic Myths” shows scenes of figures in states of contemplation. They are large relief prints made by carving linoleum blocks and pressing them onto Japanese paper. The imagery is influenced by both the design and content of graphic novels. They show figures in a state of indecision and quiet anxiety. My figures are stoic but physically altered. One figure is fragmented and has overly sized hands, another has no body at all. It’s just a head in a cage. These suggest dark themes, but I also see these prints as humorous. The illustrative style and the absurdity of the imagery takes the edge off the darker themes. I am interested in narrative but leaving enough unclear for the viewer to complete the story. It's my hope that no matter how bizarre the imagery, the spectator can find something to connect with.