Artist
Statement:
I have been a professional artist for half my life and an unprofessional
artist for the other half.
Largely self taught, except for time spent at the Oakland Community College
Ceramic Technology Department. I work intuitively which gives me endless
possibilities since no one has ever told me how things should be done.
I explore many mediums, primarily ceramics, but including hot glass work,
found object assemblage, bead work and collage. Working in clay connects me
to the earth and reminds me that everything I create is a collaboration between
myself and some unseen energy that flows
through all things.
My work explores nature, magic and the limitless possibilities of the dream
world and imagination.My imagery sometimes comes directly from my dreams,
and often is triggered by encounters with animals, both real and imaginary.
When people look at my work I would like to inspire them to think about their
own relationship to the natural world and the earths energy.
My totems are my latest large scale work. Made originally to fit in a outdoor
or garden setting, I see them as art compatible with the natural world, but
found as often as not people were interested in keeping them indoors.
Along with my large scale work, I also create jewelry featuring my hand carved
ceramic beads and flame worked glass with reverse painted vitreous enamel.
I like the intimate nature of creating and wearing beads and many of the
pieces have a talisman like quality. My jewelry has been featured in Beadwork
Magazine.
I live in the Detroit area with my husband, my daughter, 2 Boston terriers,
1 cat,
1 snail and 37 rosebushes.
