From time to time, when I have artwork on exhibit, I’ll put that information here so you can stop by to see it.  Look for other announcements about my work here as well.  And don’t forget to check out the Work In Progress page to view my current project.

I find especially intriguing artistic expression that hints at or deals directly with trauma.  Works like these peak my curiosity about their creators so I search for information about the artist’s background, gather up whatever bits and pieces about childhood history are available, then read between the lines.  Using this autobiographical material, I reexamine the work.  Here’s where I’ll be sharing my hypotheses with you.

If it’s about people and what makes us tick, I’m interested.  From brain research using cutting edge technology and empirical observations by myself and others, from professional articles and news stories, and from artistic depictions and expressions of the impact of trauma on our lives, I gather information and reflect on that learning.  I look forward to sharing these ideas with you.

You can expect to read reviews here that reflect both my passions, human nature and creative expression.  I’ll mostly be writing about art exhibits and books, theater and film.  Work that usually attracts my attention involves quality craft, originality, and content that dips into the darker side of life.

Feel free to email questions for my consideration and response.  I’ll select the ones general enough to be of interest to others.  Unfortunately, I’m unable to read long personal stories or provide solutions to problems better suited for psychotherapy or a self-help program.  But I can dip into my knowledge and experience base, and even do some research, to respond to inquiries seeking to understand more about human nature.

Introduction

Welcome to my blog, a place for information and opinions on human nature and creative expression.  Here you will find my commentary on items of interest from an assortment of sources:  books and articles;  theater, films, and art events;  and my own observations as I travel through the world.