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Artist's Statement"As a child, I studied Dance while absorbing Hollywood musicals, film noire and the mysteries of Rembrandt. As an adult, I’ve been seduced by the sensuality, spontaneity and intellectual activity of working with Clay, Colour and the essence of Romance.
I graduated
from ECIAD in 1980, with an Honours Diploma in Ceramics. I am inspired
by the visual and spiritual impact of art from Ancient and contemporary
folkloric World Cultures, particularly Mexico, Greece, India, Southeast
Asia and Africa. I am forever inspired by Picasso, Modigliani, Frida Kahlo,
Beatrice Wood, Busby Berkeley, Ganesha and Melanie. I create to the rhythms
of Jazz, Blues, Tango, and Opera greats, particularly Frank Sinatra, Cole
Porter, Astor Piazola and Eartha Kitt.. I have worked and taught from
my home-based studio for twenty years. My desire
to "Celebrate the Everyday – Every Day" is expressed through
my colourful hand-built Pottery. Initially, the physical construction
of overlapping slabs of clay evoked figurative imagery. Eventually the
stream-of-consciousness drawings on my pots beckoned to become Sculptures,
which evolved into evocative and exotic Portrait Masks, double-sided "Duet"
busts and multi-faceted "Spirit Bottles" complete with poetic
and musical messages.
I now
see my imagery as a marriage of my childhood and adult influences. The
Figure dominates my work. I feel compelled to create archetypal icons
which embrace the power of Ancient and contemporary World cultures, overlaid
with the spirit of song and dance. My work synthesizes and celebrates
the interconnectedness as well as the individuality of many cultures and
eras. I long to merge the power of Nefertiti with the spirit of Carmen
Miranda.
Each stage of my work is a natural progression. Currently, the paintings on my pottery are inspired by the images I create as sculptures; the sculptures are often carrying my pots. I now feel compelled to explore the scale and diversity of my vision by creating miniature to life size figurative sculptures accompanied by luscious and luminous oil paintings informed by these sculptures. I look forward to creating multi-media installations that tie all these elements together." |
