Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (1)

2022
acrylic, marker, colored pencil, crayon, and collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (2)

2022
marker, colored pencil, crayon, and collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (3)

2022
acrylic, marker, colored pencil, crayon, and collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (4)

2022
acrylic, marker, colored pencil, crayon, and collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (5)

2022
marker, colored pencil, crayon, and collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (6)

2022
marker, colored pencil, crayon, and collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (7)

2022
marker, colored pencil, crayon, and collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (8)

2022
acrylic, marker, colored pencil, oil crayon, and collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (9)

2022
acrylic, marker, colored pencil, oil crayon, and collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

Species (2022)WORKS ON PAPER

2022

Species (10)

2022
marker, colored pencil, crayon, collage on paper, mounted on silver ink print
50 x 65 cm

WORKS ON PAPERStudies for Armada (2018)

2018

Study for Armada (11)

2018
pencil and colored pencil on paper
40 x 30 cm

WORKS ON PAPERStudies for Armada (2018)

2018

Study for Armada (8)

2018
acrylic, marker, pencil, colored pencil on paper
29.7 x 21 cm

WORKS ON PAPERStudies for Armada (2018)

2018

Study for Armada (6)

2018
pencil and colored pencil on paper
21 x 14.8 cm

WORKS ON PAPERStudies for Armada (2018)

2018

Study for Armada (9)

  1. 2018
    marker, pencil, colored pencil on paper
    29.7 x 21 cm
  2. 2018
    pencil and colored pencil on paper
    29.7 x 21 cm
WORKS ON PAPERStudies for Armada (2018)

2017

Study for AS-02

2017
marker, pencil, colored pencil on paper
21 x 14.8 cm

WORKS ON PAPERStudies for Armada (2018)

2017

Study for Armada (5)

2017
watercolor, marker, colored pencil on paper
47.7 x 36 cm

WORKS ON PAPERStudies for Armada (2018)

2017

Study for Armada (2)

2017
pencil and colored pencil on paper
21 x 29.7 cm

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

ZO7X3N

2017
marker, spray paint, colored pencil, pencil on paper
34 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPER

2017

CO15WX

2017
pencil, crayon, collage on paper
29.7 x 42 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

55GOT8

2017
acrylic, marker, pencil, colored pencil, oil pastel on paper
32.5 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

BL01CS

2017
acrylic, enamel, marker, colored pencil on paper
36 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2017

L19MA7

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker on canvas
65 x 80 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

MoD7x

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker, colored pencil, oil pastel, collage on paper
36 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

MF7UA4

2017
acrylic, marker, collage on paper
36 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

Q3pA1X

2017
acrylic, marker, enamel, collage on paper
34 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

N9Rl6H

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker, collage on paper
34 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

JF2hV5

2017
acrylic and marker on paper
34 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

DW66ZB

2017
acrylic and marker on paper
34 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

7KTJ4K

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker on paper
34 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

5MOF3P

2017
acrylic on paper
34 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

8R2HAE

2017
acrylic, enamel, marker, crayon, collage on paper
36 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

3QW9ST

2017
acrylic, marker, pencil, colored pencil, oil pastel, collage on paper
36 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

A29EZW

2017
acrylic, spray paint, oil pastel on paper
32.5 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

C4qS8W

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker, colored pencil, oil pastel, collage on paper
36 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

CAPTCHA (2017)WORKS ON PAPERCAPTCHA (2017)

2017

1YFXP3

2017
acrylic, enamel, marker, colored pencil, collage on paper
36 x 48 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2017

A8TH04

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker, oil pastel on canvas
50 x 65 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2017

7F6VSL

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker, oil pastel on canvas
50 x 65 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2017

ZX11NQ

2017,
acrylic, spray paint, marker, crayon on canvas
60 x 80 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2017

PX71KI

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker on canvas
60 x 80 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

 

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2017

8BC3GY

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker on canvas
65 x 80 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2017

2RFV4E

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker, crayon, oil pastel, collage on canvas
65 x 80 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2017

Wavy Chess (2)

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker, crayon, oil pastel on canvas
60 x 80 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2017

Wavy Chess (1)

2017
acrylic, spray paint, marker, crayon on canvas
60 x 80 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2016

Indian Dwarf

2016
acrylic, marker, crayon, pencil, collage on paper
42 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2016

Giant

2016
acrylic, marker, crayon, pencil, collage on paper
54.3 x 39 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2016

Nun

2016
acrylic, marker, crayon, pencil, collage on paper
54.3 x 39 cm

WORKS ON PAPERStudies for Armada (2018)

2016

Study for Warship

2016
watercolor, pencil, colored pencil on paper
30 x 40 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2016

Zi. G.

2016
acrylic, crayon, pencil on paper
42 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2016

Ja. F.

2016
acrylic, crayon, pencil on paper
42 x 29.7 cm

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2016

9aPS1

2016
acrylic, spray paint, marker, oil pastel on canvas
100 x 120 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2016

3cqB8

2016
acrylic, spray paint, marker, oil pastel, colored pencil on canvas
100 x 120 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

PAINTINGCAPTCHA (2017)CAPTCHA (2017)

2016

Captcha-2

2016
acrylic, tape, spray paint, marker on canvas
50 x 60 cm
__________________

The CAPTCHA series takes the concept of computer-generated, distorted alphanumerical codes that users must decipher to prove they are human rather than bots as a basis for random abstraction. Pushing painting towards a vision test, these works address the problem of a ‘correct’ reading, both in terms of discerning human vision from computer vision and in looking at abstract art. The CAPTCHA’s algorithmic nature is juxtaposed with emotionally driven abstract painting, reflecting programmed image-making that appears arbitrary and creative but is in truth determined by constructive rules of image processing. This inherent contradiction becomes the starting point for an abstract painting method that engages with computer graphics while deliberately abstaining from using them.

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2016

Artist on Paper (2)

2016
watercolor, marker, colored pencil, collage on paper
42 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2016

Artist on Paper (1)

2016
watercolor, colored pencil, crayon on paper
42 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2016

True Man

2016
pencil and crayon on paper
29.7 x 21 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2015

Elephant (1)

2015
crayon, pencil, charcoal on paper
42 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2015

Elevating the Artist

2015
acrylic, pencil, crayon on paper
29.7 x 21 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2015

MS-2

2015
marker, ballpoint pen, pencil on paper
42 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2015

Foreign Bride

2015
acrylic, marker, colored pencil on paper
49.8 x 34.7 cm

 

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2015

MS-3

2015
marker, ballpoint pen, pencil on paper
42 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERNew Folks (2015-16)

2015

Pirate

2015
marker, colored pencil, crayon, transparent foil on paper
42 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2015

Beowulf (1)

2015
marker, ballpoint pen, pencil on paper
42 x 59.4 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2015

Beowulf (2)

2015
marker, ballpoint pen, pencil on paper
42 x 59.4 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2015

Beowulf (3)

2015
marker, ballpoint pen, pencil on paper
42 x 59.4 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2015

Beowulf (4)

2015
marker, ballpoint pen, pencil on paper
42 x 59.4 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2015

Artificial Snow (2)

2015
acrylic, crayon, ballpoint pen on paper
21 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2015

Artificial Snow (3)

2015
acrylic, crayon, ballpoint pen on paper
21 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2015

Artificial Snow (1)

2015
acrylic and ballpoint pen on paper
21 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2014

Dust

2014
pen and ink on transparent paper
29.7 x 42 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2014

Landscape (1)

2014
marker, ink, pencil, collage on transparent paper
29.7 x 42 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2014

Landscape (2)

2014
marker, ink, pencil, collage on transparent paper
29.7 x 42 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2014

Frontiers (1)

2014
pen, pencil, collage on paper
34 x 24 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2014

Frontiers (2)

2014
pen, pencil, collage on paper
34 x 24 cm

WORKS ON PAPERProjection (2014-15)

2014

Frontiers (3)

2014
pen, pencil, collage on paper
34 x 24 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2013

Session

2013
watercolor, pencil, colored pencil on paper
34 x 24 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2013

Standby

2013
marker and pencil on transparent paper
42 x 29.7 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2013

Donna

2013
ballpoint pen, pencil, colored pencil on paper
29.7 x 21 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2013

MD series

MD (L-R)
2013
acrylic, crayon, pencil on paper
29.7 x 21 cm x 2

 

MD
2013
ink, marker, collage on transparent paper
30 x 42 cm

 

MDMD
2013
ink, marker, enamel on paper
26 x 49 cm

 

MD
2013
colored pencil and collage on transparent paper
42 x 29.7 cm

 

L-R
2013
ballpoint pen and marker on paper
29.7 x 21 cm x 2

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2012

Geographer

2012
acrylic, watercolor, crayon on paper
29.7 x 21 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2012

Cardinal

2012
acrylic and colored pencil on paper
29.7 x 21 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2012

Angie

2012
acrylic and colored pencil on paper
29.7 x 21 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2012

Landscape

2012
acrylic and pencil on paper
38.6 x 26.5 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2012

Female Head

2012
acrylic, marker and pencil on paper
29.7 x 21 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2012

Painter

2012
acrylic on paper
39.2 x 27.2 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2012

Fool

2012
acrylic and colored pencil on paper
18 x 26 cm

WORKS ON PAPERPortraits (2012-14)

2012

Francis

2012
acrylic and pencil on paper
29.7 x 21 cm

PAINTINGWORKS ON PAPERARTIST'S BOOKS

2010

Marco Polo – A Travel Guide

2010, Ce Jian, Andrew James Art, Shanghai, 2010, 52 p., softcover, 21 x 14 cm

Artist’s book and exhibition catalog for the solo show Marco Polo – A Travel Guide at Andrew James Art in Shanghai, realized during an artist residency at JIA Shanghai in 2010.
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The Marco Polo travel guide series is especially popular among German tourists and has become a symbol of their curiosity about foreign places and cultures. For my Shanghai project, I took this guidebook as a manual and strictly followed each sightseeing recommendation like a good tourist, while learning about my own country of origin through foreign eyes.
The photos and materials collected along the way resulted in a large number of paintings, drawings and collages, part of which were used to create this new Marco Polo guidebook – a fragmentary and ironic recount of my personal “Shanghai experience”.


CONTENTS

I. Bund
1. The Shanghai Club
2. Old Lady On the Bank
3. Custom House
4. Peace Hotel
5. Chaplin Was Here (1-2)
6. Bank of China
7. Shanghai Mansions

II. The Old Town
8. The Old Town
9. My Itinerary
10. Chinese Garden (1)
11. Chinese Garden (2)

III. French Concession
12. Tricolore
13. Sun Yatsen Lived Here
14. Arts and Crafts Museum
15. Morris Estate
16. Fuxing Park (1-3)

IV. Pudong
17. High Buildings
18. View From Above
19. Pudong As Seen From Cheng Huang Miao
20. View From the Pearl Tower
21. Skyline

V. Culture
I – Natural History
22. Where They Come From
23. How They Lived
24. How It Was (1)
25. How It Was (2)
26. New Species (2)
27. New Species (3)
28. Chinese Birds (1)
29. Chinese Birds (2)
30. Chinese Birds (3)

II – Culture and Habits
31. Family Life (1)
32. Family Life (2)
33. Their Galleries (ShanghART)
34. Their Galleries (M50)
35. Their Religion
36. Their Women

III – Cuisine
37. Their Food (1)
38. Their Food (2)
39. Their Food (3)
40. Their Food (4)
41. Dessert (1)
42. Dessert (2)

VI. General Advice for Travellers
43. Don’t Eat
44. Never Buy Bootlegs
45. Never Get Into a Taxi Without an Address
46. Never Underestimate the Traffic

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