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Artist's Statement

"Transition", 1998,
12"dia., 21" ht., 35" cir.,
Purple/Green
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Living in the coastal region of British Columbia presents me with
an ever-changing atmosphere. Mountains rise out of the Pacific Ocean
as ancient, observant monoliths. The sea reveals a vibrant world
abundant with unique life forms.
The lines of time, season, and culture are blurred in this area
where ancient rain forests cling to the slopes of mountains. This
zone, marked by the dramatic rise and fall of moon tides, is my
inspirational sanctuary. By remaining sensitive to my environment
and emotional responses, I release my will and my whole self is
free to speak.
The last two years have been a time of journey and growth. I traveled
to Spain, Portugal, and backpacked through Scotland, the Orkney
Islands, and the Hebrides. The influence of this tapestry of vistas
and cultures is finding its way into my work. Once more I have turned
to brush and canvas and have incorporated metal into my wall pieces.
It is a continual search for new methods to express, with or without
written words, my story.
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In March of 2001, I was invited to exhibit several of my pieces
at the Stretch International Exhibition, in Charlotte, NC. The exhibition
was part of the gallery tour for participants at the 35th Annual
Conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic
Arts, March 2001.
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"Surfacing I", 2000, 14" dia., 12" ht.
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Untitled, 2001, Blue/Green
3" x 12-1/4"
multiple fired tile, mounted on brushed, altered metal backing
6" x 16"
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In May of 2001, my work was featured on the cover of Ceramics Technical,
the bi-annual technical edition of Australia's, Ceramics: Arts &
Perception. The publication carried an accompanying article featuring
my artwork.
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