Two of my fine art photographs, Detached and Marionette, will be included in the Zhou B Art Center’s newest exhibition, Homage to the Hand. Join me on Thursday, February 20th from 6:00-9:00pm for Opening Night!

Homage to the Hand is an exhibition that delves into the intimate relationship between creators and their materials. This show celebrates the act of creation as both a physical and conceptual journey, highlighting the evidence of artistic process—layers, erasures, repetitions, and intuitions that shape a finished piece.

Mark making transcends the boundaries of medium. Each mark is a record of time, motion, and emotion, capturing fleeting decisions, unexpected accidents, and the rhythm of labor. Homage to the Hand highlights Kansas City artists who embrace the tactile nature of their practice, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into their creative processes.

The selected artists span a range of disciplines, each demonstrating a unique connection to their materials. Through their work, they reveal the labor, precision, and spontaneity embedded in mark-making, honoring the history and tradition of craft while pushing its boundaries in contemporary contexts. This exhibition emphasizes the irreplaceable presence of the human hand in an era increasingly dominated by digital processes and mechanized production. It stands as a tribute to the intimate relationship between artist and material, reminding us that every mark, whether intentional or accidental, is a reflection of the artist’s presence, experience, and vision.