Diego Sanchez

Discovery is the ability to be puzzled by simple things— Noam Chomsky, 20th-century American linguist and political activist

For the past nine years my work has reflected my interest in finding a comfortable place between representational and non-representational elements in the picture plane.

My interest has been gradually shifting to an intuitive process that favors the more formal aspects of my work.  I am gradually orienting to a more non-representational ground. This part of the process is tremendously enjoyable to me. I often wonder how making a painting resembles an act of faith - not having preconceived notions of where the work will take me or what the painting will look like in the end.  

I hope my work reflects my fascination for the act of painting; for the process itself rather that the final product.  Painting to me is about process, whether you are developing a surface, mixing the right color or figuring out a different way to approach a problem; it is an activity that requires discipline and time; a fluid activity that can be frustrating, rewarding, and always humbling.