I am inspired by the beauty of the human figure and nature. Initially I sculpted figurative pieces in clay, then through the lost wax process into bronze. I’m grateful for the outstanding Lane Community College faculty who have mentored me for years.
Along the way, my work has become less representational and more abstract, simpler in form but more complex in concept. Carving stone is my current joy; stone’s striations and translucence intrigue me. I create tension between weight and an illusion of lightness, between solid matter and flowing gesture. I’m a member of the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association, a supportive community of talented, dedicated sculptors.
Abstract form invites a conversation that presents as many questions as answers. I express emotion in my sculptures, and hope they evoke curiosity or emotion in the viewer.
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