Artist Statement
I have experienced the transformational and empowering capabilities of creative expression in my life and in the lives of many people.
I have also witnessed the devastating effects of emotional, creative, and artistic suppression. A vibrant and authentic creative practice nourishes the soul, body, and spirit. The creative process is like a window through which a person can more clearly see God and gain greater understanding of self, humanity, and the world. For me, art reflects and creates connection. Both in my earlier and in my more recent artwork, the concept of relationship is expressed through representational imagery and abstract work respectively.
My earlier artwork reflected a deep yearning and tendency towards abstraction. However, after motherhood, and working with young children as an art educator, I finally had the courage to abandon representational art and cleave to abstraction. Inspired by the innocence and unpretentious manner of children, I was no longer bound by the desire to impress viewers and instead decided to express my inner world and life experiences through the universal language of abstract art.
I learned from children to freely capture the essence of my subjects and importantly to delight in the process of creating art with humility and a sense of wonder. Their intense level of engagement encouraged me to let go of the impressive and embrace the expressive in a playful manner without forsaking the formal elements of art and design.
Unlike my previous approach which included planning and sketching thumbnails for my paintings, my current abstract paintings evolve while in progress. No initial sketch is prepared, or composition is predetermined. I now work intuitively and organically responding to the process with curiosity and courage.
My process mainly rests on two foundations:
1) prayer for divine inspiration prior to and during work, which I learned from writing icons
2) awareness of my internal visual history and language from which certain shapes, lines, and colors are transferred from within and onto the painting.
Each of my paintings have a distinct mood and energy that transforms the space it is displayed in and holistically stimulates the various dimensions of our humanity.
I am happy to discuss any artwork that captivated your attention and answer questions regarding purchase.
To watch my interveiw with Alfa Art gallery, please click on the link below:
https://youtu.be/s1KMka11c9g?si=ZHidDu2yHnVXAoEg
For inquiries regarding Art please email, text, or call me:
(732)993-8454