1 of 1

Forest for the Trees

Handbuilt stoneware clay sculpture carved with an intricate leaf pattern, pierced and finished with stains.

25"H x 12"W x 9"D

SOLD

Wind Dancer

Hand made stoneware clay wall hanging with the feathers of a bird, she soars on the wind.

18"H x 13"W x 2"D

Sold - Similar available by commission $200

Dreamer

Handbuilt terra cotta sculpture.
Dreaming of far off places.

9"H x 7"W x 8"D

SOLD

Three Muses

Group of three handbuilt terra cotta sculptures.
Three lyrical beauties meant to provide inspiration.

16"H x 8"W x 7"D

SOLD- similar available three for $250

Spring Fling

Hand made stoneware clay wall hanging in a bright springtime color

20.5"H x 15"W x 3"D

SOLD- similar available by commission $200

Artist Statement

I am inspired by the depth and breadth of the clay tradition in the southwest. The tradition of hand-built work and the spiritual nature of the craft speak directly to the way in which I create my own sculpture.

Each sculpture is individually hand-built and one of a kind. I work in the medium of clay, an ancient material bound intrinsically to the earth from which it originates. By its very nature, it lends itself to the organic way in which I work. Each piece seems to evolve naturally from conception to completion. I begin with an idea, an emotion, an abstract concept, or a descriptive word or phrase. As the piece grows, my original concept evolves, solidifies, or in some cases, changes completely.

My work harkens back to the ancient form of goddess sculpture, yet I feel that it is also thoroughly modern. I see my figures as archetypes rather than individuals. They are celebrations of the flowing curves of the female form. They are the embodiment of basic feelings and universal truths. In this way, they are meant to be symbolic of the intangible rather than representative of the tangible. They are the iconic expressions of my ideas and emotions.

Shows, Awards, Articles

Art Fairs

New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair

Albuquerque New Mexico

2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010

received "Merit Award" 2002

received "Purchase Award" 2006

Ruidoso Art Festival

Ruidoso New Mexico

2005, 2006, 2007

GO! Downtown Albuquerque Arts Festival

Downtown, Albuquerque New Mexico

2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

New Mexico Wine Festival at Bernalillo

Bernalillo New Mexico 2001

Southwest Arts Festival

Albuquerque New Mexico 2000

Juried and Invitational Shows

Invitational Show of Masks 3

Frutchey Gallery Albuquerque New Mexico

March-April 2007

Group Show

New Fisher Gallery

Albuquerque NM 2004

Faces of Woman

Las Vegas Arts Council, Las Vegas New Mexico 2001, 2002, 2003

Awarded Best 3D 2002

New / Nudes

ORO Fine Art Gallery, Albuquerque New Mexico 2003

Into the Fire

Cooper Fine Art Gallery, Albuquerque New Mexico 2003

Articles

Benefit for Project Share at Coyote Clay School

November 28, 2003

Albuquerque Journal

Review of "New / Nudes"

November 2, 2003