My work explores the relationship between American perfectionism, the desire to fit in and be accepted, and individuality. I explore the links between authenticity and vulnerability in who we are and how we present ourselves to the world.
Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated by the story of self, how we shape our realities by the stories we tell ourselves. How we are often distracted by the desire to be accepted – limiting or hiding ourselves – rather than celebrating the differences that make us unique and beautiful. How human and ephemeral the desire to be liked, wanted, and yet how muddled and plastic our attempts become when they are lacking honesty and truth.
All fine art originals are available for sale, unless noted otherwise.
Rainbow Eucalyptus, 2020, 36X24 Acrylic, 14K gold leaf (SOLD: Private Collection) Rainbow Eucalyptus was selected to be a part of a 2021 juried exhibition, After Hours, by the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery in Columbus.
Image credit: Kirstin L. Krumsee, Bloom , 2014, Photography, 18″ x 24″
The Columbus Dispatch wrote an article on the show.
The Ohio Channel created a video on the show.
Floral Welcome, 2022, Acrylic and Gold Leaf (Sold, Private Collection)
No. 2 2022, 16X20 Acrylic and Gold Leaf, ($250) Lavender Fields, 2022, 15X30 Acrylic, ($350) Coral Reef, 2021, 16X20 Acrylic, (Sold, Private Collection) Desert Dream, 2022, 16X20 Acrylic, ($350) Anthem, 2021, 36X48 Acrylic, fabric paint, 14K gold leaf, ($750) Climbers, 2022, 16X20, Acrylic, fabric paint, gold paint, ($250) Ambition, 2022, 12X12, Acrylic, 14K gold leaf, ($250) Al fresco, 2022, 16X20, Acrylic, 14K gold leaf, ($200) Alight, 2022, 12X12, Acrylic, 14K gold leaf, ($250) Empire, 2022, 16X20, Acrylic ($150) Grit, 2022, 16X20, Acrylic, fabric paint, 14K gold leaf, ($250) Lush, 2022, 16X20, Acrylic, fabric paint, 14K gold leaf, ($150) Pixelated Storm, 2022, 16X20 Fabric paint and watercolor, ($200) Tree of Life, 2021, 16X20 Acrylic and Watercolor, ($275) Auroa, 2002, 20X20 Acrylic, ($300) The Beginning, 2022, 12X12, Acrylic ($200) New Look, 2021, 16X20 Acrylic, (Sold, Private Collection) Brunch Ready, 2021, 16X20 Acrylic, ($250) Relief, 2021, 16X20 Acrylic, (Sold, Private Collection) Midwest Sunset, 2019, 11X14 Acrylic, (Sold, Private Collection) Boats on the River Styx, 2020, 8X10 Acrylic, ($100) Forest Fire, 2020, 8X10 Acrylic ($75) Best Friends, 2022, 16X20, Acrylic, gold paint (SOLD, Private Collection) Bankers Hours, 2022, 8X10, Acrylic, gold paint, ($100) A Day at Sea, 2022, 8X10, Acrylic, gold paint, ($100) It Comes in Waves 2, 2021, 24X48, Acrylic, fabric paint, ($550) Paramore, 2021, 24X48, Acrylic, ($550) Watching Paint Dry, 2021, 16X20, Acrylic ($200) Through the Trees, 2021, 16X20, Acrylic ($175) Tiny Florals, 2020, 2X2 fabric paint, watercolor, ($50 for 4) White Fire, 2019, 8X6, Watercolor, fabric paint, (Sold, Private Collection) Black Fire, 2019, 8X6, Watercolor, fabric paint, (Sold, Private Collection) Dramatic Dreams, 2022, 12X12, Acrylic ($250) Anticipation, 2022, 12X12, Acrylic ($250) Butterfly, 2019, 8X6, Acrylic, fabric paint, 14K gold leaf, (Sold, Private Collection)
