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Steven's Halo series of mixed media reliefs showcase an inventive technique harnessing the natural reflection of light, resulting in a captivating glow or "halo" of color. This innovative approach simulates the aesthetic of neon lighting, frequently perplexing viewers into presuming an artificial light source is at play. The intensity of each piece's halo is contingent on factors such as lighting wattage, angle, and even the varying conditions of sunlight throughout the day. Steven's exploration of light's transformative capabilities within these reliefs not only mesmerizes with its visual impact but also prompts contemplation on the dynamic interplay between art and the environment. The series invites viewers to engage with the ever-changing luminosity, challenging preconceived notions and fostering an appreciation for the interdependence of art and ambient light conditions.
Halo • Available
Halo #58: Spore
Acrylic on watercolor paper and wood, 5" X 5"
5X5 Show & Sale • Edmond Fine Arts Institute • Preview May 22, 2025 • Public Sale June 5, 2025
Halo #57: Rotodyne
Acrylic on watercolor paper, birch and pine, 20" X 20"
Small Works Exhibition • Edmond Fine Arts Institute • August 2025 (Details TBA)
Halo #56: Ossovix Scanners
Acrylic on watercolor paper, poplar and birch, 21" X 11"
JRB Art At The Elms • Oklahoma City, OK
Ossovix Scanners investigates a future where technology merges with human emotion. Created in a distant future, Ossovix Scanners are designed to assess and alleviate physical and emotional trauma. The various geometric modules emit a gentle glow while projecting complex frequency relief patterns based on the user’s energy field. These patterns promote healing, offering a bridge between mind, body and technology. Ossovix Scanners represents human connection and the evolving role of innovation in emotional and physical restoration.
Halo #54: Zapruder Station
Acrylic on watercolor paper, poplar and birch panel, 12" X 12"
JRB Art At The Elms • Oklahoma City, OK
Zapruder Station blends retro-futuristic influences from vintage electronics, early computers, architecture and science fiction, evoking a sense of exploration and technological nostalgia while embracing modernist minimalism.
Like a speculative artifact—an imagined design from the past envisioning the future—bridging eras and embodying the concept of “Yesterday’s Tomorrows.” Zapruder Station’s tactile, hands-on qualities recall a time when technology was human-scaled and approachable, balancing nostalgia with contemporary visual impact.
Halo #50: Vocoder Discothèque
Acrylic on watercolor paper, poplar and birch panel, 20" X 20"
JRB Art At The Elms • Oklahoma City, OK
Vocoder Discothèque explores a forgotten era of digital exploration, evoking the lost art of human interaction with synthetic soundscapes. Functioning as a bridge between past and future, its geometric forms contain a synthetic nervous system that pulses with rhythm, reacting to its surroundings. Vocoder Discothèque is a vision of the future from the past, where sound, light and human connection blur into an immersive experience.
Halo #40: Electric Herd
Acrylic on watercolor paper and birch panel, 24" X 24"
M.A. Doran Gallery • Tulsa, OK
Electric Herd elicits the phenomenon of being influenced by or dependent on modern technology, drawing on the concept of a “herd,” where individuals follow collective trends or behaviors, shaped by technology and are “herded” by these forces, acting more in response to external influences than through independent thought or action.
Halo #32: Enceladus
Acrylic on watercolor paper and birch panel, 24" X 24"
JRB Art At The Elms • Oklahoma City, OK
The inspiration for Enceladus was sparked by Saturn's intriguing moon, Enceladus, discovered in 1789 by British astronomer William Herschel. With a subsurface ocean of liquid water, scientists theorize that it could support life. Enceladus imagines what extraterrestrial civilizations might create in terms of art, communication, or even architecture, exploring the possibilities of life and creativity within our own solar system.
Halo #28: Europa
Acrylic on watercolor paper and birch panel, 24" X 24"
M.A. Doran Gallery • Tulsa, OK
The creation of Europa was motivated by Jupiter's fascinating moon, Europa, discovered in 1610 by Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, and is believed to harbor a vast saltwater ocean beneath its icy surface. This ocean could contain twice the amount of water found on Earth and might even support life. Europa envisions what extraterrestrial civilizations might create in terms of art, communication, or even architecture, exploring the possibilities of life and creativity within our own solar system.
