Artist Statement
I recently read about how a flower is the enlightenment of a plant. It is what the plant is becoming. It is a transformation. We recognize ourselves and our own “becoming” in the flower and that is why we are drawn to it. With a blossoming of the spirit we are being transformed. When we look at the beauty of nature we become caught up in the present moment and are fully alive.
This appreciation of nature, and how it affects the spirit, is what my work is about. In the expression of these ideas, familiar images from nature are used, such as leaves, flowers, and petals, and then transformed via the creative process. By taking a small element of a plant and repeating it over and over, or by exaggerating its form, or by making a tiny petal huge – this makes us see these beautiful things in a new way – as if it is the first time. They then become unique and meaningful.
The materials used are also transformed in the process. The metal construction mimics the fabric in that they both transform flat materials into three dimensions. For the metal, grinding produces a texture that enhances form and movement. Decorative stitching and beading create the texture on the fabric. I use only the finest materials: non-corrosive stainless steel and cooper, silk, cotton batik, semi-precious stones, Austrian crystal and pearls. And each new piece of art becomes more than the last. With these elements, I have developed my own unique techniques to produce the internal vision of my sculpture.
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