Portfolio > The Dreams of Others

This series is a collaboration, a dialogue about dreams between the dreamer and myself.

Initially a proposal was sent to family and friends, requesting a memorable dream.

I asked for a description, in writing, drawing(s), or both, of a dream that has stayed with them. It could be one from childhood, but the more visual the dream, the better. After that, I painted the dream as I visualized it based on their description. Next I emailed a photograph of the image back to the dreamer. They would share their reaction to it, after which I might try another version. The process continues until one or both of us had enough!

I am attempting a dialogue about the dream between the dreamer and I, taking something utterly subjective to yet another level of subjectivity and seeing what happens. Maybe it will turn out like a variation on someone else’s composition or a completely different song.



Faisal's Bloody Dream #1
Oil on Canvas
18x24
2010
Faisal's Bloody Dream #2
Oil on Canvas
18x24
2010
Stephanies Dream
Oil on canvas
36x48
2010
Stephanie's Dream #2
Oil on Canvas
36x48
2010
Toms Dream #1
Oil on Canvas
2009
Toms Dream #2
Oil on Canvas
24x36
2010
Toms dead dinosaur dream
oil on canvas
18x24
2010
Edie's Dream
Oil on Canvas
24x20
2010
Edie's Dream #2
Oil on Canvas
24x30
2010
Edies Dream #3
Oil on Canvas
2010
Russel's Dream
Oil on Canvas
24x36
2010
Russels Dream #2
Oil on Canvas
20x30
2010
Russ' Dream #3
Oil on canvas
2010