Ross Perot

There's a kind of electricity in public moments — the pressure, the performance, the instant when a voice has to carry more than just words. I wanted this monochrome piece to hold that tension. The clustered microphones and sharp contrasts make the scene feel immediate, raw, and full of force.
Type:
Collection
Published
Year:
1996
Medium:
Oil on board
Dimensions:
18" (w) x 21" (h)
Exhibition:
1997 New York Times Book Review, New York, NY

I am interested in the space between realism and interpretation, where texture, light, and atmosphere reveal something deeper than surface detail. Whether painting people, objects, or scenes from daily life, I want each piece to feel intimate, thoughtful, and alive.