Just before my father died, I had the opportunity to collaborate with him on Unveiling, a book that contains 20 of his poems and 20 of my paintings. How grateful I am to have had this wonderful experience of working with him side by side. Unveiling was published by Hanging Loose Press in 2021.
Although Brooklyn was my home base, San Francisco was always a part of my childhood. Then, as a young woman, I moved to the East Village. The 1970s, 80s, and 90s saw an ever-evolving and vibrant culture. And although I was influenced by the art scene, I was focused on my creative process. My motivation was simple: I loved working with my hands and exploring
About Me
Mountain Town
I am a painter and sculptor living in New York City. I am particularly inspired by mythology, history, Architecture, and poetry. Often working in series and experimenting with a theme until a particular mood is created, there is frequently a very satisfying element of surprise. My work usually encompasses symbols and visual puns.
Content is one part of my sculptural and painting expression; most important, however, is the love of the materials and their conditions -- paint or clay, color, texture, form, pattern. The possibilities seem infinite, so I continue to explore.
Background and Early Influences
My father was a poet, and I grew up in a house filled with poets from the New York and San Francisco poetry communities. It was a "madhouse" sometimes, with passionately creative people sweeping in and out of my childhood.
My mother was a painter and collage artist; my grandparents were actors and playwrights.
There were sculptors, musicians, writers ... and my uncle Richard, who managed a Flamenco troupe in North Beach, SF, which sparked a lifelong love for Spanish dance and music starting when I was around 5 years old.
Teaching
I have been teaching young children for the last 35 years and have been fortunate to work in education while having the time to create. Sometimes, the children have inspired me in my work -- and simultaneously, I have incorporated certain art practices into lesson plans.
My Work
I use many materials in my work and go back and forth between two-dimensional and three-dimensional pieces. I use oils, watercolors, clay, metal, wood, and paper. Using a wide array of media makes it easy to translate what's in my mind to the world. I often go into a project with a "let's see what happens attitude," and then, during the process, a particular idea might take shape.
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