“Techtonic” relates to geology, the structure of the earth, and the large scale processes that take place within it.

This piece suggests three large techtonic plates coming together. It was done at a tumultuous time when I was returning to abstract painting, working with a relatively new-to-me medium, and exploring my expression of the landscape in which I live. The linear format, texture and incised line work are frequently present in my work, but this particular piece, along with others done about the same time, marked a new direction in the specifics of my artistic expression.

Framed in contemporary clear maple.