2024 Towson University - The Dance of Degradation
A celebration of nature's process of decay. Rather than viewing detritus as a sign of neglect or decline, it presents it as evidence of a profound form of beauty. Through this lens, I reflect on life's impermanence, the fleeting essence of existence, and the continuous cycle of regeneration.
2022 - Creative Alliance - A Breathe of Fresh Air
A Breath of Fresh Air embraces a new way of seeing and being in a new world. The COVID-19 pandemic gave me an awareness and newly found appreciation of our most important and overlooked aspect of life—the wonderous breath that comes freely and naturally. The recognition of this perception brought about an unexpected change in my process and the materials used for painting.
I began working with silk, a new substrate to breathe life into. The fabric is diaphanous, possesses qualities of being organically sound, has a natural luster and a delicate texture that expresses the ephemerality of life. Dyes are absorbed into the natural fibers producing subtle layers of transparent color that infuse richness and depth.
