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