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The most recent works are the Temporary Monuments and Replicas series. The
³props² or objects in the paintings are both theatrical and formal,
expressing a temporal existence. The landscape itself plays the role of a
stage for the structures, objects and fragments of information. The works
are often surrounded by a mixed media background created on a computer that
could include mathematics, maps, words and the title of the piece itself. A
word could morph into an algebraic expression or geometry axiom. An unusual
dichotomy takes place between the theater that is happening within the
canvas and the information that it floats upon.

Tom received a B.A. (1971) at the California College of the Arts where he
studied painting with
Arthur Okamura, Peter Shoemaker and Robert Bechtle.

He received an M.F.A. (1973) in Intermedia at Mills College, where he worked
closely with electronic music composer Robert Ashley. It was this experience
that opened the door to experimentation with collage, surreal imagery,
theater and performance. Tom created many performances that combined
sculpture as theater. These works included ³Objects & Theater² (80 Langton
Street, SF) and ³The Voice From The Sea² (Oberlin Dance Collective
Performance Gallery), both accompanied by musician Paul Robinson.