Memberships
Union Street Gallery, Studio Artist
Artist Statement
The artist’s expression is born out of his / her spirituality. I feel the continuing development of both is interdependent. I produce material work which constitutes evidence of this process for myself. I facilitate the arts experience for others to enhance their skills at exploring this path. Societal development flows from such endeavors shared.
Media
Current personal media includes fibers: shibori (textile resist dying), katazomi (rice paste resist surface design on cloth) printing and painting on silk, and weaving; terra cotta figure sculpture and polymer clay; organic mixed (eg: crop art) labyrinth design and installation and garment design.
Education
Art Education, BS Illinois State University, minor - Home Economics, emphasis in garment and interior design; MA Governors State University, Thesis: Drapo Textile Icons of Vodun
Teaching
Media based classes are available in weaving, shibori, katazomi, terra cotta and various textile apparel construction and fitting skills. Currently, this is on a “by request” basis.
Lectures/ Seminars/ Workshops
"Praying in Color"
“Eye of the Beholder: A Fresh Look at Using the Arts to Communicate with Souls” (90 minute format)
"Intuitive Painting Inspired by Sacred Text" (3 day workshop)
Devotional Gatherings: Creative & Participatory
Study Circles and the Arts
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