Artist Statement and About the Artist

My love of art began at age 7 in the San Francisco Bay Area. My second-grade teacher introduced me to artists like Van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet, and Picasso, teaching us to recognize their work and relate it to periods of their lives. Now known for my ceramic or cement sculptures, I have a studio and live on 3 acres near Saguaro National Park in Tucson with my husband, 3 dogs, and a cat.

My art tells my story of healing and grief, my own as well as the many other women who have lived through emotional or physical abuse. Each piece of art stands on its own, capturing layers of the human experience.   I show the strength these women find within themselves.  My approach emphasizes not only the pain and struggles they endure but also the hope, growth, and transformation that come with healing. Surviving childhood emotional and physical abuse, followed by eleven harrowing years in an abusive first marriage, shaped my early life.  The years since have brought deep emotional healing, thanks in large part to the unwavering support and encouragement of my husband, who has been by my side for over 30 years.  He helped me find my true self, and his support still motivates and inspires me every day.  By drawing from my own experiences, I seek to inspire others and affirm that reclaiming power and self-worth after abuse is not only possible but profoundly meaningful.  I aim to show women as creators of their own futures.

Most of my work is ceramic sculpture, with larger pieces in cement or welded metal. Each piece starts with an idea and evolves until it reveals its intended vision. My work centers on the meeting point between healing from trauma and connection to the future.

No compliment means more than when someone feels emotionally connected to my work. Although art was always present, I only recently devoted myself to it. I believe artists are born, even if they find art later. Creativity connects, empowers, and heals us. Sometimes, healing starts by quietly making something beautiful.

When people see my work, I hope they feel empathy and take time to reflect. My goal is for my sculptures to show both the pain and strength in the stories of women who have faced abuse. By using texture, color, and line, I want viewers to consider the complexity of human experience and how our perspectives can shift when we face difficult emotions. In the end, I hope my art helps people connect, understand one another, and believe in the possibility of change.