My work evolves from handmade and surface-designed papers and pulp. Much of my inspiration comes from a “sense of the spiritual” found in nature, in both sacred places and in nature’s artwork: an intricate, meandering grapevine tendril; a perfectly round, smooth, wave-tumbled stone from the coast; birch bark; manzanita burls; a carefully woven bird’s nest; a bone; a poppy seed pod; an antler.
These elements come together to form my sculptural nests, which whisper of emotions, the life cycle, and the significance of home. Nests are homes--vessels for birth and life, memories and "becomings." Our homes, as vessels, are meant to protect, shelter, nurture, and guide. These nests are hand cast with handmade paper or pulp.. I then incorporate fibers, beads, found objects, stitching, basketry and packaging techniques to transform the seemingly ordinary into works I hope evoke wonder, peacefulness, and beauty.
I also create one-of-a-kind handmade books, collages, cards, paste papers, and handmade paper,
230am Studio at the Carriage House is open by appointment. See my Upcoming Events page for classes.
These elements come together to form my sculptural nests, which whisper of emotions, the life cycle, and the significance of home. Nests are homes--vessels for birth and life, memories and "becomings." Our homes, as vessels, are meant to protect, shelter, nurture, and guide. These nests are hand cast with handmade paper or pulp.. I then incorporate fibers, beads, found objects, stitching, basketry and packaging techniques to transform the seemingly ordinary into works I hope evoke wonder, peacefulness, and beauty.
I also create one-of-a-kind handmade books, collages, cards, paste papers, and handmade paper,
230am Studio at the Carriage House is open by appointment. See my Upcoming Events page for classes.