Artist's Statement

M.F.A  Ceramics

Transformation addresses not only the process of turning earth into clay but also the various stages and cycles a woman encounters in her lifetime as well as the "re-birth of "junk" into works of art. Transformation is the culmination of my varied experiences, expressed within the framework of a visual vocabulary. Primarily using slab and slip cast construction, clay is utilized all have an energy to them. My work is strictly a means of personal expression. Years of experience in the

M.F.A  Sculpture

Mixed Media

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world, captured and rechanneled ito either clay and/or mixed media reflects experiences which are common to some extent by all women. I see each work as being alive - an extension of my life, my thoughts and, in some cases, my nakedness of expression. Originally inspired to explore art as a profession by Louise Nevelson and Georgia O'Keefe, I have inhaled the words of Inga Muscio, while the physical works of Caroline Carpio, Dixie Friend Gay and Christian Boltanski have challenged me to explore everyday objects viewed through new eyes. The value of my work lies not in it's monetary potential; but rather in its ability to provide an impetus for the viewer's introspection and dialogue, as well as an outlet for my personal expression. I do not mean for it to be cerebrally complex but rather something which the viewer can identify with at various levels of interpretation. As everyone is at a different level within their life process, each work is expected to be looked upon with different eyes. Every day. every individual goes through numerous Transformations. This is my presentation of experiences.