Artist Statement

                I first became interested in art as a means of escapism - as I doodled I made

           shapes and forms that I imagined, creating my own reality. I became absorbed with pushing
          the real world away with unexplainable images. Then it became a matter of making this
          altered reality viable with purpose.

              A reoccurring theme I use to reach out and make a connection with my inner reality

         is the human figure - the essence of a contemporary feminine form. The human body
         is a universal image. I use the human figure as a dialogue or language to express

         feelings in tones that occur in my personal experiences.

             I am fascinated by writing and the way I can communicate very directly to

        the audience by the use of a few words. Seeing words and having to read them, enables
        the viewer to acknowledge the existence of the painting by drawing them in. I’m intrigued by
        the impact of writing and all the implications and connections a limited amount of words can
        make. The life experiences of writers and visual artists in nurturing a creative spirit

        are similar.

           I invite the viewer to take a closer look by making layers of paint. The images

        in the painting evolve through the process of painting different images over it several
        times. I make the first image I start with, slightly visible through various processes - such
        as experimenting by wiping or scrapping some of the paint and using transparent layers.
        I also give the painting some dimension with thick layers of paint. I combine the figurative,
        words and layers with the abstract as a way to give my reality concrete form.

          My goal is to draw more interest in the abstract. Not just in the visual sense with

        abstract shapes and forms, but an abstract reality by juxtaposition of subject matter
        and emotional tone. By using different subjects and elements I create interconnections
        that are open to broad interpretations.

         My paintings begin with a story that changes and evolves as I continue to work

        on the process of painting. The painting becomes a life of it’s own. I would like the audience
        to search for clues that are both personal and universal. To be able to relate somehow to
        a different unknown point of view. To comprehend humanity a little more clearly by taking
        delight in visualizing abstract possibilities.

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