“Character” is a word that suggests something essential and unique about a living being. That an artist evokes this same living character in non-living materials such as paint and clay is a marvel. The artist’s unique character is also something that we cherish and expect to find evidence of in the art work.

This might suggest a natural conflict between the individuality of the subject and that of the artist, but when it works, the interplay between artist’s character and the subject’s character merge powerfully in the artwork. Out of Character is a celebration of personality and all its charming oddities.