painters work on paper
Artist Statement
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The use of color, shape, line and gesture is my attempt to translate ephemeral thoughts and feelings into abstract images which I hope will provoke strong visceral reactions in the viewer.
Current events, music, the plight of the environment, women’s issues, dreams, prayer, body sensations and spiritual traditions are all starting places for my work. I am aware that staying out of my head, and in my heart and body, results in more feeling and substance in my work. I like to move, even dance, when I am painting, and much of my work mirrors the dialogue between mind and body. I am intrigued by depth and layers, density versus clarity, action versus stillness, and try to visually evoke the tension between excitement and fear. Intuition and Curiosity are my guides.
I honor the importance of the Shadow, or dark side, as well as the occasional flash of the Divine. I am constantly aware the painting is sacred work for me, but at the same time, I try not to take myself too seriously.