Each Urban Totem painting has a horizon line, which divides the canvas into two worlds. One world (usually the top) is then painted with a grid of geometric shapes. This grid is a representation of the rules, laws, codes, measurement systems, schedules, predefined limits and time tables that are imposed on all of us as we try to make our way through this world. Each of the individually painted geometrics represents an individual’s personal attempt to follow these dicta. No two squares or triangles are the same, as no two human responses would be the same. The color field below the horizon line signifies the personal and private sides of our life, what you might consider the plight of our human condition. I have a great respect for the history of art and the influence of the past. The fifth painting in the Urban Totem series pays homage to Paulo Uccello, a 15th century Italian painter noted for solving geometric and perspective issues in painting.