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1, 2, and 3 are from the 1980's. The calligraphy and painting  strive to capture  the atmosphere and mood of the poets' words.

4, 5, and 6  (1997)  explore the  idea of the space and shape of writing. What appears as text is an invented rhythm of symbols.

7 and 8  ( 2001 ) work with the idea of writing inspired by obsession. The words are from the erotic poem, Blanco, by Octavio Paz.

9, 10 and 11  present writing as a visual verbal code. The viewer is invited to solve the mystery. 

12, 13, , 14 and 15, ( 2004 ) use of color and contrast in the development of new letterforms  as a means to capture expressions of delight.

16, 17, and 18 are works concerned with the relationship between writing and image, and writing as image.



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