About inspiration . . . . .
From realistic to representational to abstract, my artworks are a delightful marriage of contemporary design with a reverence for the techniques of the past. My overall approach to art - beautify and surprise. My technique of combining various media such as digital photography, painting, hand stitched fiber thread, and beading – exclusive to my creative process, results in artworks that engage the viewer. My unique style and multiple techniques yield images that both surprise and please the viewers as a 2-D image appears to be 3-D.
The challenge of creating art that is fun, regularly engaging, and provides that “breath” in the course of a person’s day means a great deal to me. Thoughtful artwork, executed masterfully through imagery and materials, that considers the space where it will live and the community that will be experiencing it, is what art is intended to do. I subscribe to this most basic function of the role of public art and therefore it is with collaborative communication, research, and meticulous execution and installation that a space is enhanced by artwork.
About my goals . . . .
I am interested in creating work for use in public spaces. I believe my images, when used on various surfaces (i.e. canvas, glass, porcelain, Plexiglas, vinyl, inflatables, etc.) will engage the public because the work is distinctive. The experience is memorable and provokes the viewer to solicit others to see the work so they can have a shared experience. My images, the way in which they are created, and the sensation of their visual impact will provide those coming to a public space with an enjoyable experience – a bonus - beyond the one for which they have originally come to that location. My work causes people to talk about what they are seeing because there is nothing else like it. The strength of my images and the handcrafted details keep the image interesting and captivating over time - to the first time viewer and to the viewer that passes the location with regularity.
In activating public spaces with my work I share the sentiments of Cher Krause Knight when she states "art's publicness rests in the quality and impact of its exchange with audiences…at its most public, art extends opportunities for community engagement but cannot demand particular conclusion.”
About me . . . .
I am a native Floridian raised in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. I attended Nova High School and after graduating I attended New College in Sarasota, FL. After 2 years I transferred to the University of South Florida where I received my degree in Fine Arts in 1979. I put my brushes down in favor of working in a corporate capacity. I worked for Exxon in New York City and after several years transferred back to Florida where I continued working for Exxon until I left to work for Xerox. After 3 years with Xerox I started my own company - Signature Chocolates - which specialized in providing premiums and incentives for corporations, hotels and cruise lines.
I have enjoyed the privilege of an extraordinary marriage and the joy of three daughters. In 2009 I felt the time was right to resume my creative endeavors after not doing any artwork for 30 years.
