Forging Ritual To be a maker of art objects at a time when our visual media are increasingly presented in virtual forms, without a tangible body; in a place where artists are becoming increasingly more cramped for space; I am more careful and mindful each time I use my creativity to bring another object into the world. “What purpose willRead More →
Project Statement This group of cut paper paintings is inspired by a short-story titled “Cruciger” by Erin Cashier. In this story, a massive and autonomous ship named Duxa voyages to a liquid planet inhabited by beings that communicate with glyphs on the surface of their skeleton-free bodies. Duxa arrives programmed with the task of refashioning this liquid world to readyRead More →
Addison Street Window Gallery Curated by Demetri Broxton Addison Street Windows Gallery Price List February 22 to April 9, 2014 Opening Reception: Saturday, February 22nd 3-5 pm 2018 Addison Street Berkeley, CA 94704 Work is on view 24/7 from Addison Street, right across the street from Berkeley Rep! http://calendar.insidebayarea.com/berkeley/events/art-opening-/E0-001-066478233-8 RSVP for the opening and tell me what you think ofRead More →
My end of the year studio rituals this year have consisted of shifting piles around, reconfiguring tables, photographing artwork and gearing up for new projects. One strategy I’ve found increasingly useful in my studio practice is taking a day to archive the past year’s artwork as a means for planning what’s next. I discovered while photographing work to be archivedRead More →
Examining the Early Waters 30 x four inch by six inch poplar panels. Cut paper, acrylic, colored pencil and pen. In these small cut paper works, done over the course of 30 days, I pondered the early eons of life on our planet. When that legendary primordial mixture went from being nonliving chemicals to living. I started to think thatRead More →
This summer has been a magnificent mix of refinishing furniture, tending my vegetable garden and creating this odd group of cut paper works. I have a few others pieces that are not quite finished yet…but I was feeling too excited to hold these back any longer. I’m submitting this group of work to a show at the Arc Gallery inRead More →
With just one week left in the group exhibition that I helped curate as well as participated in, I’m feeling so supported, inspired and motivated for my next project. Both the opening and artist talks yesterday were very well attended, and we have lots of fantastic photos to share! Thanks to the photographers Daniel Zarazua, Katherine Campbell and Eric MurphyRead More →
Today was a landmark day for me as a working artist and art teacher. Two of my colleagues (Ms. Wan and Mr. Raytis) and I have been collaborating to plan a visiting artist lecture series for our school (Skyline High School – Oakland, CA). We wanted to try combining three classes worth of students in the library and create anRead More →
I’m here enjoying the amazing weather and company at Jack London Square Open Studios. We have a very eclectic mix of artists on display here. I’ve really enjoyed connecting with all the art viewers and I have felt quite supported seeing all the folks from the Artists Engaged critique group and CCA Alumni critique. It feels so motivating to beRead More →
In just over a week, the largest display this year of my artwork will be up for view and sale at Jack London Square Open Studios. I’m extremely excited to reveal a new series of mixed media drawings that I created for the dance performance piece House of Matter. The pieces will be presented in projected form in the theater,Read More →