My mother, Merilee Eaton, was a creative spirit. Needlepoint, painting, decoupage, stained glass, ceramics, bluegrass fiddle, and above all else, pique assiette mosaics – using broken pieces to create something new.
She believed it’s hard enough to be a human being, and so the meaning of life is to make art that makes it easier for someone else to be seen, or heard, or understood. Art is about connection.
And so for me, the creation and consumption of art is a daily, ritualistic practice. There’s beauty everywhere. The day isn’t complete until something “creative” has been brought into the world.
PHOTOGRAPHY
From my formal black and white portrait series to on-the-go snaps of motorcars and BTS of film sets, here’s a glimpse of what I’ve captured with a lens. Mostly with my cell phone, ocassionally nicer rigs.
DRAWINGS
A study in light, color, and form. Created in studio with a collection of damaged lenses that I’ve acquired over the years. Each is available as a 18×24 inch giclee print on archival paper.
KINTSUGI
Following in my mother’s artistic tradition of broken things, I’ve started exploring Kintsugi – the art of repairing broken pottery with gold. It’s a delicate process that requires concentration, focus, and tradition. Here I’ll post pieces and thoughts on the process.
MYSTERY TIN 