Artist Statement | Painting is a vehicle for the realization of something undefined. Less a product of thought or reason, it falls more into the realm of emotion and intuition. Intuition is our collective reservoir of truth. It’s the impression left by a vast history and experience waiting to emerge and reveal something precious and vital. Reaching for a defining image of substance and spirit is the artist’s challenge. The hope is to find clarity when it becomes real.

Tom Ferrara | Dualities | Clifford B West Gallery | Exhibition dates: April 10- May 23, 2026