Selections from the Human Souls series


The mysterious realm of the human soul is explored by my imagination as I ponder the "disposition" of souls.  Judgment, whether horrible damnation or glorious heaven, is suggested by the predicament envisioned in the artwork.  Many of  the souls are portrayed as they just emerge upon the death of the physical body, where, for just a micro second of time, their future may seem unclear.  I enjoy rendering bad souls receiving their judgment.  Perhaps this is my own inner voice hoping that "good guys" win and "bad guys" lose.  This, of course, opens up a whole new point to discuss.


Selected images from  the Human Souls series below :


Gathering Souls 1993
Intaglio and chine colle 20"x 16"
Devil's Due 1993-2013  (plate reworked 2013)
Intaglio 24"x18"
Soul Man 1993
Intaglio and chine colle 24"x18"


 
Damnation of a Soul 1998
Intaglio and multi colle  9 3/4"x5 3/4" 
Soul in a Cage 1993
Intaglio and chine colle 7"x 10" 
Bad to the Bone   1997
Intaglio and chine colle  8 3/4"x 5 3/4"