HOW DO YOU GET AWAY WITH THIS?

A few images of the updated paintings, along with some satellite photos taken during Desert Storm in 1990
and myself in 2003.

Babylon, Iraq 03'

Ishtar gate, the Greek amphitheater, and the halls of where the hanging gardens of Babylon were.

Iraq 03' U.S. Tanks and Sunrise over Karbala

Horizon Lines, broken by different forces.

new paintings, not yet complete

Horizon lines and submerging. These two new paintings are in incomplete . I am trying to recapture a few of my memories of being in Iraq, all the while, form finding and thinking through issues surrounding Babylon and the existing site. The Euphrates river that runs directly to the west of the ancient city has become a huge interest in my search or a meaningful site and I envision my design to fully engage with the river. from the riverbed upward, the new grounds of security (physically and spiritually) are passed through, and re-considered.

Iraq Images - Satellite

Iraq Images - Satellite

Unesco intends to put the magic back in Babylon - The New York Times

Unesco intends to put the magic back in Babylon - The New York Times