My work revolves around the female – the tree of life, earth mother and mother earth–clay/earth/dirt/dust. I work with clay and cement, both from and of the earth. I see women as strong, rooted, connected to the earth. (Wo)Man was made of clay.
Bodies are easily recognizable—just the merest sketch evokes the vision. A few markers create the illusion of reality. My pieces are an effort to minimize cues and still evoke a recognizable female figure. Gesture and stance intrigue me, creating stories and tableaux. I work in series with the richness of individual and small variations creating rhythms and affinities. Then I group my series playing with line, rhythm, and negative space.
