My hands have always been guided by a powerful
quest to interpret and reconfigure reality. Pushing the boundaries
while exploring traditional media during my formal education
uncovered an enduring fascination for quirky personalities.
(After graduating with a bachelor of science in art education,
cum laude, I taught in public schools.) While sculpting my
original ceramic figures, the subconscious and intuition share
a role of revealing life's joys and challenges to each viewer.
Capturing honest emotions in clay furthers an understanding
of what it means to be human.
Finny & Beauford
On Guard Birdhouse
My hope is that different forms of art will
encourage communication. A multitude of emotions arise as
an intriguing story unfolds; its form may contain elements
of humor, fantasy, mystery and beauty. I believe this essential
process of creating art may ease pain and, at other times,
release joy. The dynamics involved while unleashing creativity
are both exciting and complex. An artist may create a personal
dialogue between the viewer and herself. While sculpting,
I let my subconscious thoughts direct me as each piece develops
a unique personality.
Death Of Denial
Ruined Ruminator
Drawing from natural and imaginary forms provides
infinite subject matter. Each visual and tactile story that
develops within my clay sculptures demands complete absorption
creating a sense of release from paralyzing fear as multi-faceted
emotions are explored. And because clay can become anything
the worker desires, a sense of control is regained. Whether
portraying elements of a dream or an exciting adventure, the
artist should honestly answer questions. More important than
creating a product to please an audience is self-discovery.
I strive to create finely crafted characters so expressive
that they will ask each viewer to call upon an emotion, experience
or memory.
Keeping Secrets
Finny & Beauford
Death Of Denial
Storyline Vessel
Recollection Vase