"the mother of hands"

This piece features the hand design applied to the canvas using silk-screen printing. In this technique, a stencil is embedded in a mesh, allowing ink to pass through specific areas as a squeegee pushes it across. The canvas shown here is the original unaltered design, mounted on a board and prepared with layers of gesso and skin glue.

In the 1990s, I created and printed one hundred of these canvases. Then each with unique elements inspired by shapes, forms, and news events of the time. My goal was to avoid repetition, ensuring that each piece remained distinct. This process spanned several years to complete, reflecting both dedication and evolution in each print.

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1991 Latin America cholera epidemic.cholera—an acute and deadly diarrheal disease. The disease raged throughout Latin American. When Vibrio cholera is present in a water supply, the risk of contracting the disease is immediate.

The Manchineel tree, often called the "little apple of death," contains a variety of potent toxins. Even minimal contact with the tree can cause severe skin blistering.

Prussian Blue has a magic that's hard to describe—it's both "soft" and "mysterious." It  adheres to any surface makes it extraordinary. I am responsible for a trail of ruined carpets, furniture, floors, and countless pieces of clothing, from coats to shirts. Yet, I love this paint, and I'll always keep a tube of it in my paintbox.

Hand-picking snails can be very effective in snail management if done thoroughly on a regular basis. (The snails are formed with acrylic paint and copper wire.)

In 1993, Turkish journalist and writer Uğur Mumcu was assassinated by a car bomb in Ankara.

The Norwegian rocket incident 1995. Russia almost launches a nuclear weapon attack after it mistakes a Norway Norwegian research rocket for a US missile as the trajectory resembled that of a U.S. Navy submarine-launched Trident missile. Russian nuclear forces were put on high alert as a result.

In 1994, mortar shells were fired into a bustling marketplace in downtown Sarajevo.

A sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway kills 13 and wounds 1300 persons. 1995

As Brazil's economy recovered, deforestation rose sharply in subsequent years, reaching a record rate of 29,100 km² per year in 1995.

Black and yellow oil paint.

There are 3 major types of bones in the hand. Phalanges:14 bones that are found in the fingers. Metacarpal bones. 5 bones in the middle part of the hand. And 8 Carpal bones that create the wrist.

Pain and inflammation can be soothed by any antioxidant herb, such as the trusted oregano.

The Los Angeles riots of 1992, exposed the deepening racial and class divisions in the U.S.

#Apartheid, came to an end in the early 1990s in a series of steps that led to the formation of a democratic government in 1994

struck in the morning at 5:46. The south side of the Nojima Fault moved 1.5m to the right and 1.2 meters downwards. More than 45,000 people became homeless and many people were killed. 1995

11th July 1995. UNPROFOR's 370 lightly armed Dutchbat soldiers were unable to prevent the town’s capture and the subsequent massacre.

Apply glue to the broken piece. Press carefully until it snaps into place. Then press firmly and hold for 60 seconds to get a nice strong bond.

aggressively denied...

most stress symptoms are temporary and will resolve on their own in a fairly short amount of time. However, some symptoms may be the start of the soul unraveling.

-domestic violence-Develop tools in advance of potentially dangerous situations. 

Working with your hands affects brain chemistry in a positive way.

War-zone. A photograph and a label of an oil bottle are stuck on the canvas.

biologists have found the gene responsible for the disease characterized by jerky movements, spasms, and eventual dementia. '93

On Monday morning, September 23, 2013, four masked gunmen attacked the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya. The assault, carried out by the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, resulted in the deaths of at least 67 people and left hundreds more injured. The gunmen held hostages inside the mall for several days before security forces were able to bring the situation to an end.

George H. W. Bush (President of the United States) meets with  Boris Yeltsin (President of Russia) at Camp David, they declare that the Cold War is over.

How did it feel?

A crisis at hand involving an impending change.

Tingling or numbness in your hands can be a sign of diabetes. If this symptom is accompanied by other things such as unintended weight loss, blurry vision, dry skin, and fatigue, then it's time to see a doctor

Footballer Andrés Escobar, 27, is shot dead in Colombia. His murder is attributed to his own goal scored during the 1994 WorldCup match against the United States.

idiopathic restless legs Blind trial of oxycodone versus placebo 1993 oxycodone Addiction, abuse, and misuse, leading to overdose and death has been reported.

In 1993, Eritrea held a referendum in which voters overwhelmingly chose independence, leading to the official split from Ethiopia.

Clean the wound : Use clean water and a saline solution to flush away any debris. Stop the bleeding: Using a clean cloth or bandage, gently apply pressure to the wound to promote blood clotting.

Clean the wound : Use clean water and a saline solution to flush away any debris. Stop the bleeding: Using a clean cloth or bandage, gently apply pressure to the wound to promote blood clotting.

The restoration of Newman's 'Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue III' cost 800.000 guilders, and some of the critics say that the restorer, Daniel Goldreyer, merely covered the painting with red paint using a roller.

a surprising weakness in an otherwise strong or powerful person, originating from Greek mythology. According to the myth, Achilles was nearly invincible except for his heel, which ultimately led to his downfall.

Operation Desert Storm began in 1991 with air strikes against Iraq, marking the start of the Gulf War.

An antibacterial plaster containing fine silver which has a bacteria-reducing effect. “Hansaplast Silver”, too expensive as a product and was pulled off the market.

On October 17, 1994, Israel and Jordan signed the Treaty of Peace in the Arava Valley, ending decades of hostilities and establishing diplomatic relations.

On October 17, 1994, Israel and Jordan signed the Treaty of Peace in the Arava Valley, ending decades of hostilities and establishing diplomatic relations.

A blue oil painting.

He stretched out his hand and touched, saying, I will; be clean.

Touch is an essential and powerful tool in painting. I use my fingers to paint with, which offers a tactile experience that brushes can't replicate.

In 1995, playwright and environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, along with eight members of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), were hanged by Nigerian government forces. Saro-Wiwa had been a vocal critic of the environmental destruction caused by crude oil extraction in Ogoniland, a region in the Niger Delta targeted for oil extraction since the 1950s. His execution sparked international outrage and highlighted the ongoing conflict between the Nigerian government, multinational oil companies, and local communities.

The Provisional IRA carried out bomb attacks in Warrington, England, in 1993, killing two children. The tragic incident sparked widespread outrage and led to mass protests in both Britain and Ireland, condemning the violence and calling for an end to the conflict.

Skin cancer is a growing problem. Sun and other ultraviolet (UV) light exposures play a key role in the development of skin cancer.

In Greek mythology, Chiron, the wise Centaur, taught Asclepius, the God of Medicine, the art of hands-on healing.

When the tip of a finger touches an object, sensory receptors send signals through the nervous system to the brain. This tactile feedback helps you interact with your environment, guiding your decisions.

In 1993, President Clinton reopened a refugee processing facility at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to manage the rising number of seaborne refugees from Haiti.

In 1993, China broke an informal moratorium on nuclear testing by detonating a nuclear weapon at a test site in its western desert.

In 1993, China broke an informal moratorium on nuclear testing by detonating a nuclear weapon at a test site in its western desert.

Look how our folks ate. A package from food aid, Croatia 1992

In 1993, a couple discovered a hypodermic syringe in a can of Diet Pepsi, and soon after, a second complaint emerged. The FDA issued a regional advisory, advising customers to pour their Diet Pepsi into a glass before drinking. Within 24 hours, reports of syringes being found in cans of Diet Pepsi flooded news stations across the country. The intense public scrutiny posed a significant threat to PepsiCo's reputation and brand image.

Rwanda, Bosnia, and Syria. Critics highlight issues like bureaucratic delays, lack of enforcement power, and political divisions among member states, which often undermine the UN's capacity to maintain peace and prevent violent conflict.

Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales divorce. 1996

A painting of a hand and three small round plasters stuck to the canvas.

Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat sign accord for Palestinian self-rule. 4 May 1994

Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat sign accord for Palestinian self-rule. 4 May 1994

Vitiligo the body's own immune cells attack the pigment-producing cells in the skin.

"Dissolution" of the Soviet Union 1991.  On December 1, voters in Ukraine overwhelmingly approved a referendum on independence. A week later,  Belorussia replaced the Soviet Union with the Commonwealth of Independent States. Finally, on December 25, Gorbachev announced his acceptance of the dissolution of the Soviet Union and his resignation as its president.

Emotional abuse does not produce cuts and bruises, however can leave deep scars on the psychological well-being of the victim.

In 1994, the Angolan government signed the Lusaka Protocol in Zambia, officially ending 19 years of civil war.

In 1994, the Angolan government signed the Lusaka Protocol in Zambia, officially ending 19 years of civil war.

In 1994, the Angolan government signed the Lusaka Protocol in Zambia, officially ending 19 years of civil war.

He stretched out his hand and touched, saying, “I will; be clean."

He stretched out his hand and touched, saying, “I will; be clean."

The MS  Estonia  sank in the Baltic Sea, between Sweden and Estonia, approximately 35 kilometers south of the Finnish island of Utö. The ship encountering stormy weather and waves reaching 5-6 meters.

The acidity of lemon juice destroys the skin cells. Without the protection of skin, the nerve cells send alarm messages to your brain.

in the devil’s workshop

Accidental slips or mishandling of equipment can lead to cuts, especially on fingers or hands. Wearing gloves and staying cautious while mowing can help reduce the risk of injury.

colored bandages could unbalance the idea that medicine is centered around white patients. Offering diverse colors promotes inclusivity, helping all patients feel seen and acknowledged.

Splice grafting is a technique used to repair injured plants by joining healthy tissue from two plant parts. This method involves cutting both the injured plant and a donor plant at an angle, then carefully aligning and binding the two cut surfaces together. Once secured, the grafted area begins to heal, allowing nutrients and water to flow between the two parts.

In 1994, the Aum Shinrikyo cult launched a sarin gas attack in Matsumoto, Japan, killing eight and injuring 200.

Touching the earth, or "grounding," can enhance health by reconnecting us with the Earth’s natural energy. Studies show that direct contact with soil, clay, or sand may reduce stress, improve sleep, decrease inflammation, and boost immunity. Grounding offers a simple, natural way to support overall well-being.

Formed in 1975, Mozambican National Resistance (RENAMO), an anti-communist group sponsored by the Rhodesian Intelligence Service, and the apartheid government in South Africa, launched a series of attacks on transport routes, schools and health clinics, and the country descended into civil war. In the United States, the CIA and conservatives, which did not want to witness the "spread of communism" in Mozambique lobbied for support to RENAMO

Barbed wire was crucial in solving the fence problem and is still used today to mark boundaries and for confinement

A fish says to a peasant, “I will grant you any wish, and I will give your neighbor twice what I give you.” The peasant thinks for a while and responds, “Poke out one of my eyes.”

In February 1993, an offshore blowout occurred involving the Actinia semi-submersible oil rig off Vietnam. This incident drew attention to the environmental dangers of oil pollution in seas and oceans.

Russian President Boris Yeltsin ordered Russian troops into Chechnya in 1994, marking the start of the First Chechen War.

A landscape painting with an acrylic hand cut-out placed on top of the canvas.

In October 1992, an Israeli cargo plane crashed into the Groeneveen and Klein-Kruitberg residential flats in the Bijlmermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam. The plane struck the buildings after experiencing mechanical failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a devastating impact on the community. 

This glove is used in a setting where precision and caution are paramount, whether in a lab, an artist’s studio, or a medical environment.

Swollen lymph nodes are a general indicator of an immune response in the body, regardless of gender. They typically signal that the body is fighting off an infection, inflammation, or occasionally a more serious condition.

Impatiens pallida. I used a  iridescent medium to soften the light.

The basic lines of the hand were silk screen printed on 100 canvas boards.

In 1994, more than seven million people from former apartheid regions in South Africa, known as Bantustans or "homelands," received South African citizenship. This change marked a significant step in dismantling apartheid policies and integrating these populations into the nation.

Here's a revised version:   Starting in 1986, cattle in Britain began to suffer from mad cow disease, showing symptoms such as abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, and weight loss. The outbreak spread largely due to the practice of feeding meat-and-bone meal to young dairy calves. In 1995, Stephen Churchill, aged 19, became the first known victim of a new variant of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), linked to the disease in cattle.

"Idle hands"  Suggests inactivity that can lead to trouble, but in this case, it poetically refers to the hairs, a quiet mark of time passing. 

The peach was inspired by the Japanese comedy film Tampopo (1985). The film weaves in various subplots, each exploring different aspects of food, desire, and the human experience.

A raised welt developed around the sting, with a tiny white mark at its center. The pain lingered for hours—sharp, intense, and paralyzing.  

I set out to create these paintings with the challenge of not repeating myself, though the hand, of course, appears repeatedly.

A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus begins on in Zaire which continues into 1995 high fatality rate roughly 90%. 

The artwork combines silkscreen and collage techniques. The hand silkscreened onto the canvas and other elements layered through collage (glued).

The artwork features paint, and sometimes mixed media, on canvas, with the hand design silkscreened onto the surface.

Inspired by the simple hand gestures used by monks living in silence, Pedro Ponce de León, a 16th-century Spanish Benedictine monk, established a school for the deaf at the San Salvador Monastery in Oña, Spain.

 Survivors concluded that no one could truly understand their experience, that no one cared to listen, and that their profound isolation, loneliness, and mistrust of society only deepened.

The canvas has been partially cut out, revealing the board on which the canvas was stretched and glued.

Iraq refused to allow UNSCOM (United Nations Special Commission) weapons inspectors in 1998. This led to the suspension of inspections and escalated tensions, contributing to the lead-up to the Iraq War in 2003.

Using silver paint, I created a cold, aura around the hand.

The Australian bushfire season of 1994 stretched from Batemans Bay to the Queensland border, prompting mass evacuations in populated areas.

Thimbles, are designed to shield your fingers from accidental pricks, punctures, and repetitive strain, making sewing safer and more comfortable.  

Cadmium Yellow Hue oil paint radiates a vibrant, warm yellow tone.

In 1994, the Rwandan Genocide began with mass killings of Tutsis in Kigali, Rwanda.   Former U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali remarked on PBS's *Frontline*: “The failure of Rwanda is 10 times greater than the failure of Yugoslavia. Because in Yugoslavia the international community was interested, was involved. In Rwanda, nobody was interested.”

The painting features vibrant pink and orange oil paint, with a WWII tin medal carefully pinned onto the canvas.