Trapped

Selected early works using under glazes, pastels, decals, wire.

I am always exploring the human condition in my practice but it's hard while living during these tumultuous times. Many of us suffer silently with issues that impact us directly, like our mental health and toxic relationships. But we also suffer with those that are more global and difficult to solve, like watching powerlessly as nature is destroyed. Somehow we never seem to get beyond all the wars, religious conflicts and government corruption. We still have poverty and a lack of economic opportunity. We struggle with identity issues and violence. We can't seem to rise above racism, sexism, ageism, classism, etc... There are so many serious concerns, it's a wonder we are able to live with them at all. But something new is happening. While we continue to hurt, it seems more of us are finding our voices. We actually can make a difference while we are here. It might seem like a small gesture but it's not; one thing leads to another...