Artist Statement

“If an object or expression can bring about, within us, a sense of serene melancholy and
a spiritual longing, then that object could be said to be wabi-sabi.”

Andrew Juniper, Wabi Sabi The Japanese Art of Impermanence

I’ve always been fascinated by the sense of aging revealed in textures found in natural stones and weathered surfaces, similar to the Wabi Sabi philosophy that beauty is found in imperfection. I strive to recreate an unrefined quality in my pieces, through the processes of layering and adding or subtracting from the surface. By limiting my color palette, my pieces often capture a serene and calming feel.

My process is spontaneous and intuitive, allowing the unexpected to unfold and creative magic to happen. I blend different acrylic applications, original photography, collage, fabric and found objects. I channel my creative intuition, transforming it onto the surface, allowing each piece to dictate the direction it wants to go. Forms, themes and textures organically emerge, guiding the next step in the process and so on. I find this mindful path an opportunity to surrender to the moment, without a predetermined plan. Although struggle, frustration and self-doubt can be a common stage in the creative process, I’ve learned to trust that I will fall in love with the piece that once challenged me. When I remain open, this dance seems to always
lead to surprising results and creative alchemy.