ARTIST STATEMENT

My work is a combination of mixed media where I feel most free to express my ideas. My initial interest was in studying painting and was inspired by the challenges found when attempting to imitate or re-create the various textures found all around me. However, once I discovered printmaking and the art of making handmade paper, I found these disciplines to be much more compatible in enabling me to create the various textural elements that are an integral part of my creative endeavors. I sometimes use found materials such as stones, wire or string and embed these materials into the surface of my handmade papers. I often combine handmade paper and printmaking to create mixed-media works. Many of my works express a variety of symbols to tell a story. The symbols I use can be spiritual, representative of basic elements, and are often inspired by nature.

BIO

I was born in Philadelphia, PA and now reside in Glenside, PA. I hold a BFA from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and a Masters degree in Art Education from the University of the Arts. I have a wide range of teaching experiences - both private and public schools. Teaching art has been my career since I graduated college. I am currently teaching young students at La Salle Academy located in Philadelphia and adults at Wayne Art Center for the Arts.