The Architecture of Paint Philadelphia, 1939. A life begins that will eventually find its rhythm in the thick, layered surfaces of oil on canvas. By 1962, the foundations are set through a BFA from the Philadelphia College of Art, followed by an MFA from Yale University in 1965. The early years carry the weight of Neoplasticism, a period where the influence of Mondrian’s structural logic meets a developing personal language. The canvas becomes a site of construction. The 1970s bring a shift toward recognition within the New York City alternative space scene. Solo exhibitions at the Brata Ga…