Wei wu wei (do without doing) - Toa Te Ching

Doing without doing is hard when you're a doer.  Still some things must be done. Coordinating the logistics for my next exhibition at the ZKB Zürcher Kantonal Bank in Winterthur from a distance poses certain challenges. All the while challenges make life super interesting and require action. The bank was rebuilt in the 1970's and maintings a retro feeling associated with the post modern era. It's wood paneled interior offers a warm and elegant backdrop for a variety of works from over the past 10 years which will be on display.

7. March -31. May 2012: Zürcher Kantonalbank 
Untertor 30, 8400 Winterthur  - opening 7. March
For guided tours during this 3 month exhibition please contact me directly for an appointment to view works from Monday through Friday 9 - 16:30.

Above: an unsuccessful attempt to do without doing

I decided to wait it out and see what happens. To do without doing. To not take on new projects that may lead me astray from my path - Lao Tse (the way).  To finish what I have begun. Savoring the solitude in below freezing temperatures, I'm pleased to find discipline in painting and daily walks through the streets of Antwerp.

My exploration continues undaunted. I like the newness of water mixable oils and paint for longer intervals without being influence by troublesome mind altering solvents. Clean up is efficient and I need not be concerned any longer with spontaneous combustion due to rags drenched in mediums. These paintings which are in their first phase of completion are intended for this falls exhibition together with my daughter Gretchen at the Kulturschiene in Herliberg. My theme is 'abundance' and is expressed in color, texture and movement.

13. - 31 September 2012: Kulturschiene
General Wille-Strasse, 8704 Herliberg Feldmeilen
http://www.kulturschiene.ch/default.html

oil on linen 100cm x 70 cm