Bringing the Thunder

_Bringing the Thunder_ is an exploration of musical concepts and a loving homage to my gifted nephew. In this body of work I fuse mixed media, layering monoprints with posterized photography, to conjure a raw, visceral energy that crackles across each surface. I print with cassette tapes, those humble keepers of sound, and then embellish the work by hand, building dimensional, tactile pieces that ask to be felt as much as seen. The interplay of textures creates a charged atmosphere, electric and almost alive, echoing the rebellious grit and swagger of rock culture. At the heart of the series is Carter Hess — my muse, my rock 'n' roller — whose musical spirit reverberates through every piece, infusing the work with rhythm, movement, and a defiant luminosity. A talented young musician, Carter has written and produced several albums with his band, the House of Artifacts, out of Salina, Kansas. If you love rock 'n' roll and want to hear Carter's own twist on '70s-inspired sound, take a listen here » https://gryphonswing.com/pages/jahbulon-records