34 I BOROMAG.COM I NOVEMBER 2016 ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT BORO: Some great things are happening in art and design in the area, and the community of artists is growing every day. In the last issue of BORO, we talked with a local watercolor artist, who talked about a move toward custom art. What trends have you seen with graphic design? What are people looking to hang on their walls or seeking to feel with the art that surrounds them? CD: I think we all have busy lives. Nowadays, there is so much information to take in, and there are so many things vying for our attention. I feel there is a movement toward the uncluttered. Toward a calmness and clarity. I see it in advertisements, website design and packaging. I think people are also embracing the idea of simplicity and minimalism in their homes as well. Regarding trends, I notice trends but try to make the work that I like. BORO: I noticed that there are some Japanese elements in your work. Where is this influence coming from? CD: My wife is Japanese, so we visit occasionally. I have always been quite drawn to the Japanese aesthetic. There is a clear simplicity to design and strong attention to pattern and form that I love. BORO: Putting trends and inspirations aside, where do you come into the picture as an artist? What is a (personal) constant in all of your work? CD: Behind all my work is the intention to help people reflect on and appreciate the simple beauty of nature and everyday objects. I think people are looking for clean, bold expressions to satisfy this life approach and I think that I have a natural take on that. I am also noticing that interior spaces are embracing a mix of Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetics, which I feel my work aligns with. BORO: I noticed that you love using the word “simple.” Is there something fresh or symbolic that we can take away from your “simple” pieces? CD: Love that word. And yes, through my work I want to remind people about the beauty of nature and its forms when one takes the time to stop and look. I have an appreciation for geometry and math in nature which is an underlying feature in my designs. It's nice to slow down and enjoy the elementary things in life. We were all kids, we all played with shapes and puzzles. I would like to think that the art I create is for everyone — for all generations, for
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