Recentering Revisioning Returning
Tiger Lily
My grandfather's garden was a breathtaking sight, adorned with a variety of flowers, but none captured my heart quite like the vibrant orange tiger lilies. Thinking back, what memories are evoked when you reflect on the special people from your childhood?
Puzzle Pieces
When everything falls into place and all the pieces fit together, it can evoke a sense of satisfaction, contentment, and harmony. It's like experiencing a moment of clarity or fulfillment, where everything aligns perfectly and there's a sense of completeness, peace, or accomplishment.
Choosing just the right colors and textures of glass.
The first few pieces.
Mastery of the balance beam didn't come easy to me. Countless hours were spent in the gym, tirelessly honing my balance and perfecting the array of skills that composed my routine. The gym is where I felt most at home, where I set goals and worked hard to reach them.
April 22, 2024
What defines identity? Is it a constant state of growth and evolution, forever changing with time? And what happens when a part of our identity pauses, stagnates, or ceases to exist? Does such a change fundamentally alter who we are? Often, various facets of our identity interconnect, with some aspects fostering growth in others.
Reflecting on my own experiences, I recall how being a young gymnast once formed the core of my identity. While mastering the intricacies of the balance beam undoubtedly honed my skills, did this pursuit shape my essence or influence my future self?
During adolescence, the quest for identity is particularly poignant. How did you navigate this period of self-discovery? What remnants of your adolescent identity still resonate with you today?
Gallery Exhibition at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault MN.
July 8 - August 24, 2024
Artist Reception Friday July 12, 2024. Come see me!
Hello again! I have been busy working in the background on my grant project. Here are a few teaser images from my digital pattern software. Stay tuned for more teasers and watch me pull them all together.
Faribault Daily News August 22, 2023
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.