Artist Statement
Lately I have been reflecting on my childhood experience and the cultural and familial dynamics that shaped me …including: growing up in the Deep South in the 50’s and 60’s, being raised in the Baptist church, and experiencing the confining roles reserved for women.
I am drawn to producing art that tells a story, that reveals or conceals a secret, and that connects the personal to the universal. In my latest work, I’ve used fiber art techniques (both traditional and contemporary) and translucent fabrics to tell a portion of my story, the story of my childhood, as I interpret it.
Galleries
Donna Seager Gallery, San Rafael, CA
Juried Shows and Awards
2012, Fantastic Fibers 2012, juried by Luanne Rimel, The Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kansas
2011, Falkirk’s BiAnnual Juried Exhibition, juried by Carole Beadle, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA
2011, Fabrications, Blue Line Gallery, Roseville, CA
2011, Fiber Directions 2011, Wichita Center for the Arts, Wichita, KS, Honorable Mention
2011, The Art of the Book, Donna Seager Gallery, San Rafael, CA
2010, Innovations in Fiberarts V, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA
2010, Bay Area Women Artists, juried by Donna Seager, O’Hanlon Gallery, Mill Valley, CA
2010, Napa Town and Country Exposition, Napa, CA, 2nd Place Mixed Media and Collage, 2nd Place Other 2-D or 3-D
2010, Marin County Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, San Rafael, CA, 1st Place Fiber and Textiles, Merit Award for 2D work, Merit Award for 3D work
2010, Memories and Transitions, O’Hanlon Gallery, Mill Valley, CA
2009, Emerging Artists Show, Blue Line Gallery, Roseville, CA
2009, Re:Birth, College of Marin, Kentfield, CA
2008, Sierra College Student show, Rocklin, CA
2007, Sierra College Student Show, Rocklin, CA, Patrons Award, Excellence Award
Commissions
2009, Marie-Cecilia reclaims her body