While on residency in the Helen Frankenthaler Printmaking Cottage at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, Connecticut.
My work is the expression of my personal sensibilities which influence my response to the world around me as I perceive it, feel it and understand it.
My life experiences contribute to the development of the work.
I am continually amazed by the beauty in nature. Organic forms, textures and objects are a major influence in my creative process. As a child, I collected seeds, acorns, pods, petals, rocks and shells. That obsession with small found objects from nature continues as an adult and I have amassed quite a collection. Much of my work explores the beauty of these seemingly minute and humble objects. I attempt to capture the elegance of delicate forms and strive to bring appreciation to what is often overlooked.
The process nature of printmaking and sculpture allows for a conversation throughout the creative process that enables me to push and pull the image through development. These mediums allow for the creation of delicate forms. I am drawn to repetition and multiples, which is inherent in the printmaking process.
In contrast to the technical steps to produce a print, painting is a more spontaneous experience for me. Through the use of color, painting enables me to express emotion.
At this point in my life, I have become acutely aware of the passage of time. I strive to experience the preciousness of the moments that compose my life.